clannish

English

Etymology

From 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.

   Synonym: clanny

   • 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.

Derived terms

• clannishly
• clannishness
• Klannish
• unclannish

 

Translations

of or related to a clan

• Finnish: klaani-
• French: clanique (fr)
• Polish: klanowy (pl)
• Russian: кла́новый (ru) (klánovyj)