CLIQUISHNESS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word cliquishness. (close relations)
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| exclusiveness | nounn | |||||
noun • tendency to associate with only a select group | ||||||
| cronyism | nounn | |||||
noun • favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) | ||||||
| elitism | nounn | |||||
noun • the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals | ||||||
| favoritism | nounn | |||||
noun • an inclination to favor some person or group • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice | ||||||
| insularity | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being isolated or detached | ||||||
| narrowness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being narrow; having little width • an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior • a restriction of range or scope • a small margin | ||||||
| nepotism | nounn | |||||
noun • favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) | ||||||
| sectarianism | nounn | |||||
noun • a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination | ||||||
| snobbishness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of condescending to those of lower social status | ||||||
| exclusivity | nounn | |||||
noun • The quality of being exclusive. | ||||||
| clannishness | nounn | |||||
noun • tendency to associate with only a select group | ||||||
