clan
Translation
clan, tribe, group
Examples
The Scottish clans gathered for the festival.
The Scottish clans gathered for the festival.
He was an outsider to their close-knit clan.
He was an outsider to their close-knit clan.
Grammar Patterns
((a clan of sb.)) a group of related families The whole clan of MacGregors was there.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tribe, family, group
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic 'clann' meaning 'children, offspring'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'clan' of people who 'plan' things together.