Clannish synonyms

klăn'ĭsh

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close
Accurate; careful; precise; also, attentive; undeviating; strict.
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associative
Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.
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akin
Having similar qualities; similar
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lineal
Regarding trusts and estates, of a direct, as opposed to a collateral, descendant.
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insular
(Anatomy) Of or relating to isolated tissue or an island of tissue.
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cliquish
Of or pertaining to a clique
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alike (related)
Having close resemblance; similar:
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like (related)
Having almost or exactly the same qualities, characteristics, etc.; similar; equal
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related (related)
The definition of related is being associated with.
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exclusive (related)
Catering to a wealthy clientele; expensive:
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prejudiced (related)
Having prejudices.
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narrow
Painstakingly thorough or attentive; meticulous:
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secret
Operating in a hidden or confidential manner:
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sectarian
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect.
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united
Combined; joined; made one
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friendly (antonym)
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
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welcoming (antonym)
Hospitable, accessible and cordial.
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open (antonym)
Completely obvious; blatant:
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clubby
(Informal) Who enjoys frequenting nightclubs.
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snobbish
Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.
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snobby
Characteristic of a snob.
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Clannish Sentence Examples

  • The clannish attachment of the Afghans is rather to the community than to the chief.

  • And the rest of us are jealous of this industry in a group of people who are very clannish.

  • Godoy, having the prospect of the Algarve before him, likewise offered no opposition to the advance of Napoleon's troops to the capital; and so it came about that Murat, named by Napoleon his Lieutenant in Spain, was able to enter Madrid in force and without opposition from that usually clannish populace.

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