Clan: meaning, definitions and examples
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clan
[ klæn ]
family
A group of people with a strong common interest, usually related either by blood or marriage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Smith clan gathers every year for a reunion.
- Our clan has a tradition of storytelling around the campfire.
- She comes from a proud clan of warriors.
- He is the leader of the local motorcycle clan.
- The clan's history dates back centuries.
online gaming
A group of players who regularly play together in a multiplayer online game, often forming a close-knit community.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Our clan defeated the rivals in the latest tournament.
- The clan is recruiting new members for competitive play.
- He spends hours each day gaming with his clanmates.
- The clan chat is always active with strategy discussions.
- In-game rewards are shared among clan members.
Translations
Translations of the word "clan" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clã
- tribo
- família
🇮🇳 कबीला
- वंश
- जाति
🇩🇪 Clan
- Sippe
- Stamm
🇮🇩 klan
- suku
- keluarga besar
🇺🇦 клан
- рід
- плем'я
🇵🇱 klan
- ród
- plemię
🇯🇵 氏族 (しぞく)
- クラン (kuran)
- 一族 (いちぞく)
🇫🇷 clan
- tribu
- famille
🇪🇸 clan
- tribu
- familia
🇹🇷 klan
- aşiret
- kabile
🇰🇷 씨족 (ssijok)
- 부족 (bujok)
- 클랜 (keullae)
🇸🇦 عشيرة
- قبيلة
- عائلة
🇨🇿 klan
- rod
- kmen
🇸🇰 klan
- rod
- kmeň
🇨🇳 氏族 (shìzú)
- 部落 (bùluò)
- 家族 (jiāzú)
🇸🇮 klan
- rod
- pleme
🇮🇸 klani
- ætt
- ættbálkur
🇰🇿 ру
- тайпа
- отбасы
🇬🇪 კლანი
- გვარი
- ტომი
🇦🇿 klan
- qəbilə
- ailə
🇲🇽 clan
- tribu
- familia
Word origin
The word 'clan' originated from the Scottish Gaelic 'clann' meaning 'offspring' or 'progeny'. It was first recorded in English in the 15th century. Clans have historically played a significant role in Scottish and Irish societies, with each clan often having its own tartan and heraldry. The concept of a clan extends beyond just family ties, encompassing a sense of identity, loyalty, and shared values.
See also: clannish, clannishness, clansman.