Definition of Clan

a group of close-knit people or families

Examples of Clan in a sentence

The Mayfield clan gathers every summer for a roundhouse family reunion.  🔊

Holding the most important position within the clan, the chief is in charge or all the tribal decisions.  🔊

A family retreat in the fresh-aired mountain revitalized the whole clan.  🔊

On the Oregon Trail, each clan had its own wagon circle leader that led the pioneer families west.  🔊

Each clan group had their own language and customs that were different than some of the surrounding aboriginal groups.  🔊

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