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Clannishness   Listen
noun
clannishness  n.  
1.
A tendency to associate with only a select group.
Synonyms: cliquishness, exclusiveness.
2.
A tendency to associate with only one's own clan; the propensity to display the sentiments, habits, and prejudices of one's own clan.





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"Clannishness" Quotes from Famous Books



... was nearing forty, was Willie, short and slightly bald, with an increasing appreciation of the world's good things and as much good nature as his round figure called for. Canning's acquaintance he had by the chance of a lifelong friendship with Mrs. Allison Payne. By reason of a native clannishness and certain small obligations of a more material nature, he was more than ready to share his privileges with ...
— V. V.'s Eyes • Henry Sydnor Harrison


Words linked to "Clannishness" :   clannish, snobbism, snobbery, exclusiveness, snobbishness, cliquishness


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