clannishness

Definitions

The quality of being clannish; a tendency to associate only with a select, exclusive group of people.

A disposition toward cliquish behavior or narrow-minded loyalty to one's own social or family group.

Examples

The small village was known for its clannishness, making it difficult for newcomers to feel truly accepted.

His clannishness prevented him from collaborating with departments outside of his own immediate team.

Synonyms

exclusivity cliquishness insularity parochialism sectarianism cliquiness factionalism

Antonyms

inclusivity openness sociability friendliness gregariousness cosmopolitanism universality