The state, realm, or system of cliques; the dominance of exclusive social groups.
From 'clique' + '-dom' (suffix meaning 'state of' or 'domain of'). Similar to 'kingdom,' 'wisdom,' and 'boredom' in structure.
The '-dom' suffix is fascinating because it often appears in words about power or territory: kingdom, serfdom, officialdom. 'Cliquedom' humorously suggests that exclusive groups have their own 'kingdom'!
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