in-group — a social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪn ɡruːp/
Example Sentences
- The office workers formed a tight in-group that always ate lunch together and shared inside jokes.
- My gaming in-group thinks anyone who doesn't play for at least 5 hours a day is a casual player.
- The research showed that people tend to trust their in-group members more than strangers.
in-group
NOUN[/ˈɪn ɡruːp/]
a social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member
a social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member
The thin group plans to beat the win group!
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“The office workers formed a tight in-group that always ate lunch together and shared inside jokes.”
“My gaming in-group thinks anyone who doesn't play for at least 5 hours a day is a casual player.”
“The research showed that people tend to trust their in-group members more than strangers.”
“The cool kids' in-group at school had a secret handshake that looked like they were swatting invisible flies.”
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