in-group

noun
UK: /ˈɪnˌɡruːp/
US: /ˈɪnˌɡruːp/

  1. A group of people who share similar interests or beliefs and see themselves as different from others.

    1. The club is a tight in-group that rarely accepts new members.
    2. Belonging to the in-group gave him access to exclusive social events and opportunities.

  2. A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member; a reference group.

    1. The team developed a strong sense of loyalty, forming a cohesive in-group.
    2. Research shows that people tend to favor members of their in-group over those in out-groups.

Synonyms

clique faction inner circle
in-group adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a group to which one belongs.

    1. The in-group bias was evident in their decision-making process.
    2. Her in-group loyalty prevented her from seeing the flaws in their plan, which failed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in-group" in English means: A group of people who share similar interests or beliefs and see themselves as different from others., A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member; a reference group..

The phonetic transcription of "in-group" is /ˈɪnˌɡruːp/ in British English and /ˈɪnˌɡruːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in-group": clique, faction, inner circle.

Example usage of "in-group": "The club is a tight in-group that rarely accepts new members.". More examples on the page.