Ingroup
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡɹaʊp/
Ingroup (noun)
- a group of people who share similar interests or identity and feel connected to each other.
- a social group that excludes outsiders, often seen in studies of social behavior.
Examples
- The ingroup shared a strong sense of unity.
- In an ingroup, members support each other closely.
Common collocations: tight-knit ingroup, ingroup cohesion, ingroup loyalty, exclusive ingroup, ingroup membership