clannish

English

Etymology

clan +‎ -ish

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈklæn.ɪʃ/
• Rhymes: -ænɪʃ

Adjective

clannish (comparative more clannish, superlative most clannish)

1. Of or related to a clan.
2. Socially exclusive.
   • 2020 September 3, Kim Willsher, “French reporter who joined police exposes racism and violence”, in The Guardian‎^[1], →ISSN:

     Gendrot describes a “clannish” system that ensures officers close ranks to protect their own, leading to a sense of impunity.

Synonyms

• (socially exclusive): clanny