What does clannish mean?
Clannish means Of or related to a clan..
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/ˈklæn.ɪʃ/ · adjective
Of or related to a clan..
Gendrot describes a “clannish” system that ensures officers close ranks to protect their own, leading to a sense of impunity.
Use clannish when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Clannish means Of or related to a clan..
Common synonyms include clanny, joint, private, snobbish.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Gendrot describes a “clannish” system that ensures officers close ranks to protect their own, leading to a sense of impunity.
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