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Etymology

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From clan +‎ -ish.

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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.

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