clan

[klæn]

clan Definition

a group of people who are related to each other, especially in a family.

Using clan: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clan" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The Scottish clan system is well-known.

• Example

  He is the head of the clan.

• Example

  The clan gathered for a reunion.

• Example

  She belongs to a powerful political clan.

clan Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clan

• tribe
• family
• household

Phrases with clan

• clan warfare

  a conflict between clans or tribes

  Example

  Clan warfare was common in medieval Scotland.

• clan chief

  the leader of a clan

  Example

  The clan chief presided over the meeting.

• clan tartan

  a pattern of colors and stripes that represents a particular Scottish clan

  Example

  He wore a kilt in his clan tartan.

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Summary: clan in Brief

The term 'clan' [klæn] refers to a group of people who are related to each other, often in a family context. It is commonly associated with the Scottish clan system, exemplified by 'The clan gathered for a reunion.' 'Clan' extends into phrases like 'clan warfare,' denoting conflicts between clans or tribes, and 'clan chief,' referring to the leader of a clan.