Definition of Clan
Clan
Clan


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(noun)
A group of people united by kinship, interest, or geography.

e.g. The Scottish clan gathered for their annual Highland games.

(noun)
a close-knit and interrelated group of families or households whose heads claim to be descended from a common ancestor, especially a group of Celtic families in the Scottish Highlands;

e.g. He conducted research on his family tree to find out which clan he belonged to.

(noun)
a group of people who are united by common characteristics or a strong common interest;

e.g. She became part of a clan of actors who were looking for a particular type of role.



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