Sept

/sɛpt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A social group consisting of families or clans, often linked by a common ancestry or connection.

The ancient sept gathered for their annual reunion to celebrate their heritage.

A division of a tribe, particularly in certain Scottish and Irish cultures.

The MacGregor sept is known for its strong loyalty to its clan.

A group of people who are recognized as descended from a common ancestor.

Tracing the history of their sept, they discovered ties to the original founders of the village.

Late Latin 'septem', meaning seven, referencing the number of families in a group.

sept of the clan

a specific subgroup within a larger clan

historical sept

a sept that has historical significance or lineage

associated septs

septs that share a common ancestry or ties

clan

a group of related families

lineage

a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor

kinship

the state of being related to others

referring to a tight-knit family group or community

That group of friends is like a sept to me.