A system, doctrine, or practice characterized by the prevalence and influence of cliques.
From 'clique' + '-ism' (suffix meaning 'system, practice, or doctrine'). A formal term treating clique behavior as an ideology or social system.
The '-ism' suffix is powerful—it transforms behaviors into ideologies. 'Cliquism' isn't just people forming groups; it's treating group membership as a governing principle of society!
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