clan — a close-knit group of interrelated families, especially in Scottish Highlands
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a close-knit group of interrelated families, especially in Scottish Highlands
Pronunciation (IPA): /klæn/
Example Sentences
- Our gaming clan has strict rules: no cheating and always share snacks during raids!
- The MacLeod clan has lived in this valley for over 500 years.
- My grandmother can trace our family clan back to medieval times.
clan
NOUN[/klæn/]
a close-knit group of interrelated families, especially in Scottish Highlands
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word clan derives from Scottish Gaelic 'clann', originally meaning 'children' or 'offspring'. It is related to Latin 'planta' (shoot or sprout), reflecting the concept of a family branching from a single root.
Breakdown
clann (Scottish Gaelic: children, offspring) + Latin planta (shoot, sprout), conveying the image of descendants spreading from a common ancestral source.
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📝Examples
“Our gaming clan has strict rules: no cheating and always share snacks during raids!”
“The MacLeod clan has lived in this valley for over 500 years.”
“My grandmother can trace our family clan back to medieval times.”
“The office clan always eats lunch together and gossips about the boss.”
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