clubmanship

English

Etymology

From clubman +‎ -ship.

Noun

clubmanship (uncountable)

1. Cliquishness, as between members of a club.
   • 1988, Michael Whitney Straight, Nancy Hanks: An Intimate Portrait:

     In practice, once again, a lot of clubmanship was going on. Awards were going to someone's favorite student or someone else's friend.

2. Behavior befitting a club member.
   • 1962, New Theatre Magazine, volumes 4-5, page 13:

     Recognition for good clubmanship — the aim and ambition of all — comes when you are invited to join the Marlowe Society; […]