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Definitions for clannish
ˈklæn ɪʃclan·nish
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Princeton's WordNet
clannishadjective
characteristic of a clan especially in being unified
"clannish loyalty"
clannish, cliquish, clubby, snobbish, snobbyadjective
befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
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clannishadjective
Of, of related to a clan.
clannishadjective
Socially exclusive.
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clannish
A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if lineage details are unknown, clans may claim descent from founding member or apical ancestor. Clans, in indigenous societies, tend to be endogamous, meaning that their members can marry one another. Clans preceded more centralized forms of community organization and government, and exist in every country. Members may identify with a coat of arms or other symbol to show that they are an independent clan. Kinship-based groups may also have a symbolic ancestor, whereby the clan shares a "stipulated" common ancestor who serves as a symbol of the clan's unity.
Webster Dictionary
Clannishadjective
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
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of clannish in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of clannish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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