Associations to the word «Clannish»

Wiktionary

CLANNISH, adjective. Of or related to a clan.
CLANNISH, adjective. Socially exclusive.

Dictionary definition

CLANNISH, adjective. Characteristic of a clan especially in being unified; "clannish loyalty".
CLANNISH, adjective. Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior.

Wise words

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