clan /klan/

1. A tribe or collection of families subject to a single chieftain, commonly bearing the same surname, and supposed to have a common ancestor
2. A clique, sect
3. A collective name for a number of persons or things

clannˈish adjective

Closely united and holding aloof from others, like the members of a clan

clannˈishly adverb

clannˈishness noun

clanˈship noun

1. Association of families under a chieftain
2. Feeling of loyalty to a clan

clansˈman, clansˈwoman noun

A member of a clan

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