CLANNISHLY

clannishly, cliquishly

(adverb) in a clannish manner; “these four friends always act clannishly, and don’t let us participate in their activities”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

clannishly (comparative more clannishly, superlative most clannishly)

In a clannish manner.

Source: Wiktionary


CLANNISH

Clan"nish, a.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HABIT

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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee shop is the Al Masaa Café, which has 1,050 seats. The coffee shop was inaugurated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13 August 2014.

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