1. The plural of cliquishness; instances or qualities of being exclusive, snobbish, or tending to form tight-knit groups that exclude outsiders.
Usage: Plural form of the abstract noun cliquishness; Often used in formal or academic contexts to discuss social dynamics

Examples

• The cliquishnesses of various social groups at the school made it difficult for new students to integrate.
• The report examined the cliquishnesses present in corporate management structures.
• Despite efforts to promote unity, the cliquishnesses within the organization persisted.
• Teachers worked to reduce the cliquishnesses that formed among student groups.
• The cliquishnesses of the elite clubs were criticized in the local newspaper.