Clannish
adjective
Tending to only spend time with and confide in members of one's own group or family.
The neighborhood felt clannish, with families from the same background sticking together.
Often appears as...
- clannish community
- clannish behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Similar or related in nature or character.
Both of their works, though different in medium, have a clannish style and a strong message.
Often appears as...
- clannish style
- clannish similarity
Usage tips
Artistic, literary
adjective
Tending to only spend time with and confide in members of one's own group or family.
The neighborhood felt clannish, with families from the same background sticking together.
Often appears as...
- clannish community
- clannish behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Similar or related in nature or character.
Both of their works, though different in medium, have a clannish style and a strong message.
Often appears as...
- clannish style
- clannish similarity
Usage tips
Artistic, literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Exclusivity
Suggests preferential interaction within a specific group, often excluding outsiders.
Their clannish behavior at work created an unwelcoming environment for new employees.
Pro Tip 2/3Not About Kinship
Despite its roots, 'clannish' doesn't always relate to family but to any tight-knit group.
The club has a clannish atmosphere, where only certain regulars are truly accepted.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Negativity
May carry a negative connotation, implying a lack of openness or a prejudiced attitude.
His clannish disposition made him reluctant to collaborate with other departments.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Exclusivity
Suggests preferential interaction within a specific group, often excluding outsiders.
Their clannish behavior at work created an unwelcoming environment for new employees.
Pro Tip 2/3Not About Kinship
Despite its roots, 'clannish' doesn't always relate to family but to any tight-knit group.
The club has a clannish atmosphere, where only certain regulars are truly accepted.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Negativity
May carry a negative connotation, implying a lack of openness or a prejudiced attitude.
His clannish disposition made him reluctant to collaborate with other departments.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Exclusivity
Suggests preferential interaction within a specific group, often excluding outsiders.
Their clannish behavior at work created an unwelcoming environment for new employees.
Pro Tip 2/3Not About Kinship
Despite its roots, 'clannish' doesn't always relate to family but to any tight-knit group.
The club has a clannish atmosphere, where only certain regulars are truly accepted.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Negativity
May carry a negative connotation, implying a lack of openness or a prejudiced attitude.
His clannish disposition made him reluctant to collaborate with other departments.
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Quote examples
Sherri Saum
American Actress
We have a lot of historical and religious baggage in our culture. It's ancient; we are clannish as a species. We like things to fit into boxes, and it's unfortunate because humans are unique and should be celebrated and embraced as such.
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Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
I grew up in a world that was clannish - old Tasmanian-Irish families with big extended families.
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Suhasini Maniratnam
Indian Actress
We south Indians are clannish and comfortable about our languages.
Quote examples
Sherri Saum
American Actress
We have a lot of historical and religious baggage in our culture. It's ancient; we are clannish as a species. We like things to fit into boxes, and it's unfortunate because humans are unique and should be celebrated and embraced as such.
Quote examples
Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
I grew up in a world that was clannish - old Tasmanian-Irish families with big extended families.
Quote examples
Suhasini Maniratnam
Indian Actress
We south Indians are clannish and comfortable about our languages.
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