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Definition of clan - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
common interestpeople with shared interests or characteristics
- The gaming clan competed in national tournaments..
2.
ancestrygroup descended from a common ancestor
- The clan gathered to celebrate their shared heritage.
3.
Scottish HighlandsUK traditional group of families with a chieftainUK
- The clan followed their chieftain into the festival.
4.
video gamesgroup of players on the same team
- The clan dominated the online tournament.
Expressions with clan
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person belonging to a specific clan
He is a respected clan member in his village.
the power or authority of a clan over its members
The clan control was evident in their decision-making process.
Origin of clan
Gaelic, clann (family)
Terms with clan included in their meaning
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tribal leader
leader of a tribe or clan
anthropology
ethnic group larger than a clan
leadership
leader of a tribe or clan
leadership
female leader of a tribe or clan
history
personal or clan name in Ancient Rome
marriage
pertaining to marrying within a clan or tribe
clan
large family group with a common ancestor
social group
clan, tribe, or community in India
clan
large family group with a common ancestor
yiddish family
extended clan or kin group, sometimes including close friends
crime
leader of a yakuza clan with absolute authority
history
clan in ancient Greece with shared ancestry
heritage
connected to an Irish clan or sept
clan member
person in a clan with a totem
genealogy
family or clan name
clan heritage
surname from Arabic
family
person belonging to a specific clan
authority
the power or authority of a clan over its members
gaming
player in a gaming group called a clan
community
the influence exerted by a clan in a specific area
community
member of the same clan
society
loyalty to one's clan
tribe
man who belongs to a traditional family or clan group
family
female member of a clan
Examples of clan in a sentence
She joined a clan of book lovers. The clan's history dates back centuries. Each clan has its own unique traditions. The clan gathered for the annual celebration. Each clan has its own unique tartan pattern. Our clan strategizes every weekend for the big match.
Joining a new clan improved my gaming skills.
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- French:clan, famille, ...
- German:Clan, Sippe, ...
- Italian:clan, squadra, ...
- Spanish:clan, familia, ...
- Portuguese:clã, família, ...
- Chinese:团体, 家族, ...
- Japanese:クラン, チーム, ...
- Arabic:جماعة, عَشِيرَة, ...
- Hebrew:קְלָאן, חֲמוּלָה, ...
- Russian:группа, род, ...
- Ukrainian:клан, команда, ...
- Hindi:गुट, वंश, ...
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