'clannishness' definitions:

Definition of 'clannishness'

(from WordNet)
noun
Tendency to associate with only a select group [syn: clannishness, cliquishness, exclusiveness]

Definition of 'clannishness'

From: GCIDE
  • Clannish \Clan"nish\, 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. -- {Clan"nish*ly}, adv. -- {clan"nish*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'clannishness'

From: GCIDE
  • clannishness \clan"nish*ness\ n.
  • 1. a tendency to associate with only a select group.
  • Syn: cliquishness, exclusiveness. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 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. [PJC]

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