noun
- The plural of clannishness; instances or qualities of being clannish (tending to associate closely with one's own group and exclude outsiders).
Usage: Plural form of an abstract noun; typically used in formal or academic contexts to discuss multiple manifestations or degrees of clannish behavior.
Examples
- The clannishnesses of various ethnic communities in the city reflected their desire to preserve cultural identity.
- Sociologists studied the clannishnesses exhibited by different professional groups within the organization.
- The clannishnesses of rival gangs made it difficult for law enforcement to build trust with residents.
- Historical accounts documented the clannishnesses of Scottish Highland families during the medieval period.
- The clannishnesses observed in corporate departments hindered cross-team collaboration and innovation.