- close-knit
- adjectiveheld together as by social or cultural ties-
a close-knit family
-close-knit little villages
-the group was closely knit
• Syn: ↑closely knit• Similar to: ↑close* * *
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective1. : bound together by intimate social or cultural ties or closely bound by economical or political tiesthe immigrants had left their close-knit little villages — Oscar Handlin
2. : having the elements firmly and logically joined togetherthe argument is close-knit
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/klohs"nit"/, adj.tightly united, connected, or organized.[1925-30]* * *
closeˈ-knit adjective(of communities, etc) closely connected, bound together• • •Main Entry: ↑close* * *
consisting of people who do a lot of activities together and look after one anothera close-knit family/community/team
Thesaurus: describing or involving groups of peoplesynonym general words for groups of peoplehyponym* * *
close-knit «KLOHS NIHT», adjective.firmly united by affection or common interest: »a close-knit family, with its private jokes, sadnesses and reserves (Punch).
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[klōs]adj. (of a group of people) united or bound together by strong relationships and common interestsa close-knit community
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/ˈkloʊsˈnıt/ adj [more \close-knit; most \close-knit]— used to describe a group of people who care about each other and who are very friendly with each othera close-knit family
close-knit communities/towns
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(of a group of people) having strong relationships with each other and taking a close, friendly interest in each other's activities and problems•
the close-knit community of a small village
Useful english dictionary. 2012.