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clubland

clubland

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A social world of private clubs where people meet and network
  • noun
  • /ˈklʌbˌlænd/
  • UK
translation icon : mundo de los clubes
  • Many professionals find networking opportunities in clubland, where members-only venues facilitate connections among peers.

Examples

  • The appeal of clubland lies in its promise of a refined social atmosphere, often characterized by exclusive events and gatherings.

  • Elvis Costello's "Clubland" has churned out in the last few years.

    Blog text (22)

  • In contemporary society, clubland refers to the exclusive spaces where members socialize and network, such as private clubs in London.

Surface Forms

clubland singular
clublands plural

Morphology

clubland = club + land (transparent) = club + land

Formed by 'club' + 'land' meaning the realm or scene associated with clubs; meaning is directly inferable from components.

Etymology

The word clubland is made from club and land, where club means 'a group that meets' and land means 'area' or 'world'. So clubland is the social world of private, members-only clubs and the events where people meet and network.