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

  • (..) - Hey, it's not something you can teach. - That is awesome. You know, for reasons I cannot fathom, the Omaticaya have chosen you. God help us all. "Jarhead clan"? - And it worked? - Hey, I'm practically family. They're gonna study me. I have to learn to be one of them. (..)
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  • (..) It is hard to fill a cup which is already full. Well, my cup is empty, trust me. Just ask Dr. Augustine. I'm no scientist. What are you? I was a Marine. A... A warrior of the Jarhead clan. A warrior! I could kill him easily! I could kill him easily! No! This is the first warrior dreawalker... (..)
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