Definition of INGROUP

ingroup

Meanings

Plural: ingroups

Noun

  • an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  • The social group that one belongs to.
  • In cladistics, the monophyletic group that includes all taxa of interest to the current study.

Verb

  • To form an ingroup.

Origin / Etymology

From in- + group.

Synonyms

camp, clique, coterie, inner circle, pack

Antonyms

outgroup

Scrabble Score: 10

ingroup is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ingroup is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ingroup is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

ingroup is a valid Words With Friends word