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clannish

UK/'klæniʃ/US
GREB2

Definitions

adj.

Tending to associate closely within a group and exclude outsiders; cliquish

小团体的;排外的;宗族观念强的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
clanstem
+
ishsomewhat, resembling
=clannish

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The clannish nature of the group made it difficult for outsiders to join.

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