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    Clan (en. Clan)

    /klan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of people who descend from a common ancestor or are connected by kinship ties.
    The family clan gathered to celebrate the wedding.
    El clan familiar se reunió para celebrar la boda.
    A group of individuals who gather based on common interests or affinities.
    That group of friends meets every weekend.
    Ese clan de amigos se ve todos los fines de semana.
    In some contexts, a term that designates a tribe or an extended family in traditional societies.
    The Indigenous clan defends its territorial rights.
    El clan indígena defiende sus derechos territoriales.

    Etymology

    From the Scottish Gaelic 'clann', which means 'family' or 'descendancy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    family clan
    A group of relatives who share a common ancestor.
    clan familiar
    to form a clan
    To be part of a group united by interests or bonds.
    hacer clan
    social clan
    A set of people who come together through social relationships.
    clan social

    Related Words

    kinship
    Relationship of kinship between individuals.
    parentesco
    brotherhood
    Union or bond between siblings or people who share the same cause.
    hermandad
    allies
    People or groups that come together for a common purpose.
    aliados

    Slang Meanings

    A very close group of friends.
    It's my clan, we are always together during the festivals.
    Es mi clan, siempre estamos juntos durante los festivales.
    Camaraderie among a group of people.
    At work, we have our own clan.
    En el trabajo tenemos nuestro propio clan.