in-group


in-group

(ĭn′gro͞op′)n. A group of people united by common beliefs, attitudes, or interests and usually excluding outsiders; a clique.

in-group

n (Sociology) sociol a highly cohesive and relatively closed social group characterized by the preferential treatment reserved for its members and the strength of loyalty between them. Compare out-group

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n. a group of people sharing similar interests, attitudes, etc., and usu. considering those outside the group as inferior or alien. Compare out-group. [1905–10]
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