IN-GROUPS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

in-groups

noun

plural of in-group

as in elites

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Recent Examples of in-groups In this theory, individuals categorize themselves and others into in-groups and out-groups, which shapes perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours and that typically, people tend to favour those in their in-group. — Ellen Choi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Visible minorities remain vastly underrepresented among France’s political and business elites.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
There is a lot of frustration on the part of the population already, even within some elites, that maybe the regime should have shown some flexibility in some of the negotiations, for example.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of elites

Noun

So the players will get a day off to cool down but have to spend the night at the pub quiz in teams of Ted’s choosing, never mind the cliques.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Amid the crushes, cliques, and teenage angst, two sisters set out to define themselves on their own terms.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of cliques

Noun

But the news organizations pushed back against those summons, and the Justice Department withdrew them.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
For federal elections, the Federal Election Commission is the government agency, but for race handicapping and battleground forecasts, election tracking resources and news organizations provide race-by-race projections.

— Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of organizations

Noun

Ali Mahmoud Ali, the group's Sudan analyst, said that the latest clashes risk bringing in more Nuba clans into the fight and could increase divisions across South Kordofan, where communities are facing an already dire humanitarian situation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
All Palestinian clans and families in Gaza would also be a target for disarmament, which would have an impact on the future of Hamas and Palestinian armed struggle.

— Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of clans

Noun

Examples of interpersonal violence are rare among Stone Age remains, only becoming common later as hunting and gathering gave way to settled farming communities.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Sacramento tourism officials are looking beyond major events to attract more visitors, highlighting the capital city's cultural attractions, diverse communities, local restaurants and history.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of communities

Noun

As a result, #NiUnaMenos, a feminist group that originated in Argentina and whose aim is to combat complacency in societies that experience femicides, has taken root in Mexico.

— Daniel Peña, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
But whereas those two societies turned toward greater openness in the following decades, China is heading down an increasingly ethnocentric path.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

Faisal Munir, president of mission-critical communications at L3Harris, said the partnership combines complementary technologies with resilient networks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The contest of networks will be nearly global, waged in multiple domains, with huge stakes riding on the outcome.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of networks

Noun

Artisanal weapons and revolvers have been increasingly relegated to rural areas, smaller criminal groups and individuals, while over the past two years gangs have been procuring larger numbers of more lethal weaponry.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Payments to these gangs in drugs developed local markets that further increased the violence, and the authorities felt overwhelmed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

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