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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

  • (..) From the Many Mothers! My initiate mother was Katie Concannon! I am the daughter of Mary Jo Bassa. My clan was Swaddle Dog! It's me. There's something in the eyes. Perhaps she is Jo Bassa's child. This is our Furiosa. How long has it been? (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road