in-group

noun

ˈin-ˌgrüp How to pronounce in-group (audio)
Synonyms of in-groupnext
1
: a group with which one feels a sense of solidarity or community of interests compare out-group
2
: clique

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In many organizations, in-group bias influences who receives attention, whose ideas are heard, and who gains access to valuable opportunities. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 Posting is a method of enacting a degraded version of that much-vaunted thing, community, with its ever-changing roster of winners and losers, in-groups and out-groups, and mean girls and sweet guys. — Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025 Cultural traditions help strengthen group identities and reinforce in-group sentiments. — Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 Focusing on subjects and crafting storylines from in-group voices living and breathing in-group values may be our best remaining tool for building a more durable coalition of environmentally concerned voters. — Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-group

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in-group was in 1907

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“In-group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-group. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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