What does "us-and-them" mean?

Being or pertaining to a divisive belief whereby those outside one's immediate circle are regarded as enemies.

What is a synonym for "us-and-them"?

Common synonyms include: them-and-us.

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Being or pertaining to a divisive belief whereby those outside one's immediate circle are regarded as enemies. not-comparable
"Good football teams always have an us-and-them mentality; there are the 45 players and their coaches, and then there is everybody else."

"Good football teams always have an us-and-them mentality; there are the 45 players and their coaches, and then there is everybody else."

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