clannish

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clannish

/ˈklæn.ɪʃ/ UK

Rhymes with -ænɪʃ

adjective more clannish · most clannish

Of or related to a clan.
Socially exclusive. Gendrot describes a “clannish” system that ensures officers close ranks to protect their own, leading to a sense of impunity.
Similar: clanny

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adj of or related to a clan

Français	clanique
Русский	кла́новый klánovyj

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@misc{clannish_2026,
  title = {clannish},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/clannish},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}