Tightknit (adjective)

Closely united or connected; having a strong sense of community and loyalty.

Origin:

Mid-19th century: from tight + knit.

Examples:

1. The community was a tightknit group of people who looked out for each other.
2. The family was a tightknit group who always stuck together.
3. The team was a tightknit group of players who had been together for years.
4. The tightknit group of friends went on a trip together.
5. The company had a tightknit culture and everyone felt like part of a family.