clan

US /klæn/
UK /klæn/
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1.

a group of people united by kinship and descent, which is traditionally reckoned through either the mother or father.

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The ancient clan had a strong sense of loyalty.
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Members of the same clan often share a common surname.
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tribefamilykinkindredlineage
2.

a group of people with a common interest or characteristic.

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The local chess clan meets every Tuesday.
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He joined a clan of online gamers.
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groupfactioncliquesetgang