ingroup

/ˈɪnɡrʌp/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of people who share a common identity, interest, or affiliation, often distinguished from an outgroup.

“The ingroup of students at the university worked together to plan a charity event.”

2. verb

To identify or categorize something as belonging to a particular group or community.

“The new employee was ingrouped with the rest of the team after the onboarding process.”

Synonyms

  • clique
  • faction
  • in-group

Antonyms

  • outgroup
  • outsider