clan
noun
a group of families or households, as among the Scottish Highlanders, the heads of which claim descent from a common ancestor.
clans
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pluralof clan.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But with the country deeply divided between rival clans, and much of it under the control of Islamist insurgent group Al-Shabaab, there has been little progress on organising elections beyond a few localised pockets.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Each family picks a co-director to lead the enterprise, an arrangement that has generally maintained harmony between the clans for generations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The determination, released Wednesday, is not the final say but signals a possibility that several clans of the iconic cougars will be listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
Israeli security officials also said he succumbed to wounds suffered during internal fighting among clans in Gaza.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
"It is said that the men of the mountain clans are warriors without fear."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
