Clannish: meaning, definitions and examples
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clannish
[ หklรฆnษชส ]
social behavior
Tending to associate closely with one's own group and avoiding others. Showing a strong preference for one's own group over others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was known for his clannish behavior, always sticking with his close group of friends.
- The community was very clannish, making it difficult for outsiders to feel welcome.
family ties
Characteristic of a clan, showing strong loyalty to one's family or extended family members.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The clannish traditions were passed down from generation to generation.
- She had a clannish upbringing, valuing family above all else.
Translations
Translations of the word "clannish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น clรขnico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฌเฅเคฒเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช cliquenhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkabilah
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะฐะฝะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ klanowy
๐ฏ๐ต ้จๆ็ใช
๐ซ๐ท clanique
๐ช๐ธ clรกnico
๐น๐ท kabileci
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ์กฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุดุงุฆุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ klanovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ klanovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ klanovski
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆttarlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tayfavi
๐ฒ๐ฝ clรกnico
Word origin
The word 'clannish' originated from the word 'clan', which comes from the Gaelic 'clann', meaning 'family' or 'descendants'. The concept of clannish behavior or characteristics dates back to early human societies where loyalty to one's kin or tribe was essential for survival. Over time, the term has evolved to describe not only family ties but also social behavior that emphasizes close-knit groups and exclusivity.
See also: clan, clannishness, clansman.