clan

/klæn/
noun
  1. A group of families or households that are related to each other, especially in Scottish or traditional societies.
    • Each clan in the region has its own tartan pattern and chief.
    • The MacLeod clan gathered for their annual reunion in the Scottish Highlands.
    • She traced her ancestry back to a famous clan from the 16th century.
  2. A close group of people who share a common interest, background, or loyalty.
    • The entire office clan went out for pizza to celebrate the project's success.
    • Our gaming clan meets online every Friday night to play together.
    • He considers his college friends his clan, even though they live far apart.
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