clan
klæn
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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..
group tribe
2.
ancestrygroup descended from a common ancestor
  • The clan gathered to celebrate their shared heritage.
kin tribe
3.
Scottish HighlandsUKtraditional group of families with a chieftainUK
  • The clan followed their chieftain into the festival.
family kin tribe
4.
video gamesgroup of players on the same team
  • The clan dominated the online tournament.
group squad team
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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

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.

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  1. French:clan, famille, ...
  2. German:Clan, Sippe, ...
  3. Italian:clan, squadra, ...
  4. Spanish:clan, familia, ...
  5. Portuguese:clã, família, ...
  6. Chinese:团体, 家族, ...
  7. Japanese:クラン, チーム, ...
  8. Arabic:جماعة, عَشِيرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְלָאן, חֲמוּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:группа, род, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клан, команда, ...
  12. Hindi:गुट, वंश, ...

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