clannishness

/ˈklænɪʃnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or behavior of being clannish; strong group loyalty that excludes outsiders.
    • His clannishness at school meant he only socialized with his cousins.
    • The company's clannishness hurt its ability to hire diverse talent.
    • The clannishness of the neighborhood made it difficult for new families to settle in.
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