A small, informal group of people with shared interests or goals, often with loose organization.
From 'group' plus the diminutive suffix '-let' (meaning small, as in 'droplet'). The suffix '-let' comes from Old English and French origins, creating terms for smaller versions of things.
Political grouplets often emerge from larger movements—the environmental movement has spawned countless small grouplets focused on specific issues like ocean plastic or urban gardening, each doing targeted work.
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