Community Dynamics

adjective showing a strong tendency to associate with one's own group and to avoid others

• The small community was known for being clannish, often keeping to themselves and rarely interacting with outsiders.
• The neighborhood is quite clannish, everyone seems to know each other and stick together.
• I heard that group is really clannish, they only hang out with each other and don't let anyone else in.
• The company's upper management was accused of being clannish, only promoting those who were part of their inner circle.

adjective relating to or characteristic of an island; narrow-minded or ignorant about other cultures

• The insular nature of the small island community made it difficult for outsiders to integrate.
• People in that town are so insular, they hardly ever leave or interact with outsiders.
• She's so insular, she never even leaves her own street.
• His insular mindset prevents him from seeing the bigger picture and understanding different perspectives.