Background for clans

clans

/klænz/

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noun

A group of people all descended from a common ancestor, in fact or belief.

Examples :

"In Scotland, many families trace their history back to powerful clans who controlled territories and often fought each other. "

family group history culture

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noun

A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain

Examples :

"In the Scottish Highlands, families traditionally belonged to powerful clans who fought for land and honor under their chieftain. "

culture family history group tradition society

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noun

Any group defined by family ties with some sort of political unity.

Examples :

"In ancient Scotland, different clans fought for control of the land, each loyal to their own family and chief. "

family politics group organization history culture

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noun

A group of players who habitually play on the same team in multiplayer games.

Examples :

"In the popular online game, several clans regularly compete against each other in team matches. "

game group computing internet technology organization

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noun

A badger colony.

Examples :

"Wildlife researchers studied the clans of badgers living in the national park to understand their social behavior and territory size. "

animal group nature