clan
US /klæn/
UK /klæn/
1.
氏族, 一族
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.
古代の氏族は強い忠誠心を持っていた。
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Members of the same clan often share a common surname.
同じ氏族のメンバーはしばしば共通の姓を共有する。