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Clannish Definition & Meaning

clannish
adjective
  1. characteristic of a clan especially in being unified; "clannish loyalty"
  2. befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior

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What does clannish mean?
characteristic of a clan especially in being unified; "clannish loyalty" befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
What part of speech is clannish?
Clannish is an adjective.
How many definitions does clannish have?
Clannish has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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