Meaning & use
clan
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A group of close-knit families or relatives, often sharing a common ancestor, name, or tradition.
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The Scottish clan gathered every summer for a traditional highland festival.
Her whole clan showed up for the reunion, from grandparents to toddlers.
A note on using this word
Clan can refer formally to a Scottish or Irish family group with its own tartan and crest, or more loosely to any large extended family or tight social group.
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