Clubbiness

/ˈklʌbinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being sociable, exclusive, and characteristic of club members who get along well.

Etymology

From 'clubby' (adjective meaning social or exclusive like a club) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness,' creating an abstract noun for the quality.

Kelly Says

The clubbiness of exclusive groups can be beautiful (shared values, mutual support) or ugly (snobby exclusion of outsiders)—it's morally neutral, but the effects on outsiders definitely aren't.

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