Meaning & use
Clans
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Groups of close-knit families or people who share a common ancestor, surname, or cultural identity.
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Scottish clans traditionally wore distinctive tartan patterns.
The rival clans finally agreed to a truce after decades of conflict.
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From the Scottish Gaelic clann, meaning "children" or "offspring," reflecting the word's roots in shared ancestry.
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tribesfamilieskinship groups
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