Cliquemate
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 One who is a member of the same clique.
"Eder (1985) observed how early adolescent girls’ need to remain vigilant about their status in the popular clique forced them to approach friendships cautiously. Recognizing their cliquemates—as well as outsiders—as potential competitors for social status, they carefully censured the information they were willing to share with close associates."
Example
More examples"Eder (1985) observed how early adolescent girls’ need to remain vigilant about their status in the popular clique forced them to approach friendships cautiously. Recognizing their cliquemates—as well as outsiders—as potential competitors for social status, they carefully censured the information they were willing to share with close associates."
Etymology
From clique + -mate.
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