cliquish (adjective)

1. The cliquish group of scientists refused to share their advanced technology with outsiders, creating a futuristic society divided by social exclusiveness.

2. In the cliquish world of high society, the wealthy aristocrats rebuffed the advances of the commoners, reinforcing their social exclusiveness and creating barriers to love.

3. The closed-off monastery was known for its cliquish and clannish behavior, as they only allowed a select few individuals to join their religious community.

4. The trendy clique of fashion designers formed a cliquish group, rejecting anyone who didn't conform to their exclusive style and snubbing those they considered inferior in the industry.