Definitions

1. noun

A phenomenon or behavior in which a group of people or a community is characterized by a tendency to form close-knit groups or cliques, often with a sense of exclusivity or superiority.

“The researcher studied the klanism among the high school students, noting how they formed exclusive cliques based on social status.”

2. noun

A term used to describe a type of social or cultural phenomenon, often with negative connotations, in which a group of people or a community exhibits a sense of superiority or exclusivity over others.

“The media coverage of the klanism in the community sparked a heated debate about the issue of social inequality.”