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clannishness — clan nish*ness n. 1. a tendency to associate with only a select group. Syn: cliquishness, exclusiveness. [WordNet 1.5] 2. a tendency to associate with only one s own clan; the propensity to display the sentiments, habits, and prejudices of one s… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clannishness — clannish ► ADJECTIVE ▪ tending to exclude others outside the group. DERIVATIVES clannishly adverb clannishness noun … English terms dictionary
clannishness — Clannish Clan nish, a. Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one s clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan. {Clan nish*ly}, adv. {clan nish*ness}, n. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clannishness — noun see clannish … New Collegiate Dictionary
clannishness — See clannishly. * * * … Universalium
clannishness — clan·nish·ness || klænɪʃnɪs n. quality of being united by common interest or characteristics, cliquishness, exclusiveness … English contemporary dictionary
clannishness — clan·nish·ness … English syllables
clannishness — noun tendency to associate with only a select group (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑cliquishness, ↑exclusiveness • Derivationally related forms: ↑exclusive (for: ↑exclusiveness), ↑cliquish … Useful english dictionary
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old school tie — 1. a necktie striped in the colors of a specific English public school, esp. as worn by a graduate to indicate his educational background. 2. an alumnus of an English public school. 3. the clannishness and conservative manners, dress, and… … Universalium
