Sherri Saum

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.

American Actress

Richard Flanagan

I grew up in a world that was clannish - old Tasmanian-Irish families with big extended families.

Australian Novelist

Suhasini Maniratnam

We south Indians are clannish and comfortable about our languages.

Indian Actress

Suggests preferential interaction within a specific group, often excluding outsiders.

Social Exclusivity

Despite its roots, 'clannish' doesn't always relate to family but to any tight-knit group.

Not About Kinship

May carry a negative connotation, implying a lack of openness or a prejudiced attitude.

Possible Negativity

Highlights a close resemblance or common traits in personality, style, or appearance.

Shared Characteristics

Used to describe similarities that can be in any context, not just among family or kin.

Non-Familial Commonality

In art and literature, indicates a shared school of thought or stylistic approach.

Clannish