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clannishness

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Clannishness (noun) means the quality of favouring one's own close-knit group and keeping outsiders at a distance.

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The quality of favouring one's own close-knit group and keeping outsiders at a distance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

cliquishness exclusiveness

Rhymes for clannishness

foolishness selfishness childishness

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What is the meaning of clannishness?

"clannishness" (noun) means the quality of favouring one's own close-knit group and keeping outsiders at a distance.

What is another word for clannishness?

Other words for "clannishness" include cliquishness, exclusiveness.

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