Clannish vs. Cliquish — What's the Difference?

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a clan.

A small exclusive group of friends or associates.

Inclined to cling together as a group and exclude outsiders.

To form, associate in, or act as a clique.

Of or related to a clan.

Of or pertaining to a clique.

Socially exclusive.

Tending to associate with a small and exclusive group.

Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan.

Of or pertaining to a clique; disposed to from cliques; exclusive in spirit.

Characteristic of a clan especially in being unified;

Befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior

Befitting or characteristic of those who inclined to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior