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clan
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- pronunciation:
- klaen
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A clan is a group of families that are all related to each other going back many years.
Scotland is famous for its clans. In Scotland's history, different clans sometimes fought against each other.- synonyms:
- family
- similar words:
- tribe
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| definition 2: |
A group of people who are interested in the same thing or have the same belief is sometimes called a clan.
She was part of the clan of writers at that time who wrote in a new and bold style.- synonyms:
- gang
- similar words:
- band, crowd, group, knot, party, society
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| related words: |
club, family, league, people |
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