clannish

/ˈklænɪʃ/
adjective
  1. Tending to associate closely with one's own group and avoid outsiders; showing strong loyalty to a group.
    • The small village was clannish, rarely welcoming newcomers.
    • Her clannish behavior at work made it hard for new employees to feel included.
    • The club's clannish atmosphere discouraged people from different backgrounds from joining.
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