clannish

UK
/ˈklæn.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈklæn.ɪʃ/

Translations

clannishadjective
more clannish
Comp.
most clannish
Super.
UK
/ˈklæn.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈklæn.ɪʃ/
Ancient Scotland had a deeply clannish social structure.
L'Écosse ancienne avait une structure sociale profondément clanique.
Additional translations
claniquePéjoratif : se dit d’un groupe qui reste fermé sur lui-même et privilégie ses propres membres.

Definitions

clannishadjective
Inclined to associate exclusively with the members of one's own group or family.
The clannish behavior of the group made newcomers feel unwelcome.
Relating to or characteristic of a clan or clans.
Ancient Scotland had a deeply clannish social structure.