Find the word definition

The Collaborative International Dictionary
Clannishly

Clannish \Clan"nish\, a. 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. -- Clan"nish*ly, adv. -- clan"nish*ness, n.

Wiktionary
clannishly

adv. In a clannish manner.

WordNet
clannishly

adv. in a clannish manner; "these four friends always act clannishly, and don't let us participate in their activities" [syn: cliquishly]

Usage examples of "clannishly".

That was the Welshman for you — openfaced and friendly when they spoke to you and clannishly against you behind your back.