Clansman: meaning, definitions and examples

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clansman

[ ˈklænzmən ]

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Scottish history

A member of a clan, especially in the Scottish Highlands. Clansmen were loyal to their chief and fought alongside him in battles.

Synonyms

clan member, tribesman

Examples of usage

He was a proud clansman of the MacLeod clan.
The clansmen gathered to defend their land against rival clans.

Translations

Translations of the word "clansman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 membro de clã

🇮🇳 कबीले का सदस्य

🇩🇪 Clanmitglied

🇮🇩 anggota klan

🇺🇦 член клану

🇵🇱 członek klanu

🇯🇵 クランの一員

🇫🇷 membre du clan

🇪🇸 miembro del clan

🇹🇷 klan üyesi

🇰🇷 클랜 멤버

🇸🇦 عضو العشيرة

🇨🇿 člen klanu

🇸🇰 člen klanu

🇨🇳 部落成员

🇸🇮 član klana

🇮🇸 klansmaður

🇰🇿 рулық мүше

🇬🇪 კლანის წევრი

🇦🇿 klan üzvü

🇲🇽 miembro del clan

Word origin

The word 'clansman' originated in the late 18th century, combining 'clan' with 'man'. It specifically refers to a member of a Scottish clan, known for their strong sense of loyalty and kinship. Clansmen played a significant role in Scottish history, particularly during the Jacobite uprisings.