clannish (Meaning)
clannish (s)
characteristic of a clan especially in being unified
befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
clannish (a.)
Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan.
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clannish Sentence Examples
- The small town had a clannish atmosphere where everyone knew each other's business.
- In some communities, the locals are known to be clannish, preferring to socialize within their own groups.
- The company culture was somewhat clannish, with tight-knit teams forming around certain departments.
- Despite living in a diverse neighborhood, the family remained clannish, maintaining strong ties to their cultural heritage.
- The exclusive club had a clannish membership, admitting only those with the right connections and backgrounds.
- The tribal society was highly clannish, with loyalty and allegiance strictly reserved for members of one's own kin.
- Newcomers often found it challenging to integrate into the clannish social circles of the village.
- The neighborhood's clannish tendencies sometimes led to misunderstandings and conflicts with outsiders.
- The academic department had a reputation for being clannish, with certain professors forming tight alliances.
- Despite efforts to promote inclusivity, the community remained somewhat clannish, with social divides based on long-standing traditions and affiliations.
FAQs About the word clannish
characteristic of a clan especially in being unified, befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of pe
cliquey, close-knit, friendly, familiar,cliquish, snobby, incestuous, chummy, snobbish, inseparable
receptive,receptive,welcoming, welcoming,
The small town had a clannish atmosphere where everyone knew each other's business.
In some communities, the locals are known to be clannish, preferring to socialize within their own groups.
The company culture was somewhat clannish, with tight-knit teams forming around certain departments.
Despite living in a diverse neighborhood, the family remained clannish, maintaining strong ties to their cultural heritage.
