Nifty > Word of the Day: Groupuscule
groupuscule
Main Entry: grou·pus·cule
Pronunciation: grü-'p&s-"kyül
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from groupe group + -uscule (as in corpuscule corpuscle)
: a small group of political activists
Found in this fine essay on political activism as religion and fantasy ideology, via InstaPundit. I wrote about something similar concerning people protesting the Republican National Convention - NYC Protestors - Next Time, Send Cash and Stay Home.
Posted by lesjones