Clansman: meaning, definitions and examples
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clansman
[ ˈklænzmən ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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clansman |
A 'clansman' can also denote a member of a tribal community in some cultural contexts, especially referring to Native American or traditional societies.
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clan member |
A 'clan member' is a more general term that refers to any person belonging to a clan, which can be used in various ethnic or family clan contexts.
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tribesman |
A 'tribesman' typically refers to someone belonging to a tribe and is often used when discussing indigenous or traditional tribal communities. It focuses on the individual's role within that tribe.
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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
Etymology
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.
See also: clan, clannish, clannishness.