clansman
Americannoun
PLURAL
clansmennoun
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Origin of clansman
Example Sentences
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In the ensuing firefight, five clansmen were killed, local sources say.
From Los Angeles Times
The film ends with clansmen laughing over his bullet-ridden body near Ali's grave - happy that honour has been satisfied.
From BBC
For the one or two days when the assistance was organized by the police and clansmen, everyone got their share, Badwan said.
From Los Angeles Times
The ceremony was witnessed by more than 300 clansmen from around the world.
From BBC
He joined with tribal power brokers to dominate the country, placing his clansmen in key positions in the army and economy, prompting accusations of corruption.
From Reuters
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