CLIQUISHNESS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word cliquishness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CLIQUISHNESS
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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 |