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clan

Definition

  • noun: a large group of people who are related
  • noun: a Celtic group especially in the Scottish Highlands comprising a number of households whose heads claim descent from a common ancestor
  • synonyms: clique

Examples

  • the country club 'clan' [=people who are members of country clubs]

  • The whole 'clan' gets together for the holidays.

  • The tribe is divided into 'clans'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I got a special power. My special power is, I'm the milky man. All right! All right. And lastly... Hi, everyone. I am of the Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti clan. My name is Genesis Potini. And... My special powers, yes. Yes, yes, yes. I'm gonna lead you all (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse