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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An association under a chieftain. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The state of being united together, as if in a clan; cliquishness. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

esprit de corpsexclusivenessfactionpartialitypartisanismsectarianism

Etymology

From clan + -ship.

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