Grüppchenbildung

clique formation, formation of small groups

noun GRUEP-khen-bil-doong Rare

Usage Note

Grüppchenbildung describes the social tendency of people to form small, closed in-groups within a larger organisation or community. It often carries a mildly negative connotation, implying exclusion.

Examples

"In der neuen Klasse war schon nach einer Woche eine starke Grüppchenbildung zu beobachten."

Natural Translation

In the new class strong clique formation was already observable after one week.

Literal Translation

In the new class was already after a week a strong clique-formation to observe.

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