What does ingroup mean?we found 3 entries for the meaning of ingroup
 

in-group \in"-group`\, in group \in" group`\n. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose, interests, or attitudes, especially one that produces feelings of camaraderie, exclusivity, community, and solidarity.

Syn: clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

 

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Source: Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
 

 

ingroup

noun

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose [syn: clique, coterie, inner circle, pack, camp]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

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