clan

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people united by a common ancestry, family ties, social identity, or occupation.

  - "The MacLeods are a famous Scottish clan."
  - "Many clans came together for the Highland Games."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clan
plan , man , van

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. clan (en) : A Scottish or Irish family name
   

2. clan (en) : A group of animals of the same species living in the same area
   

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Variants

List of all variants of clan that leads to same result
clan , clans , inter-clan , interclan , sub-clan , sub-clans , subclan , subclans

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'children of a common ancestor'. Derived from the Old Gaelic word 'clann' meaning 'children'.

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Trivia

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1. The Scottish Highlands were once divided into over 400 clans.

2. The tartan pattern of a clan was traditionally used to distinguish friends from enemies on the battlefield.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sept: A branch of a clan, often representing a distinct geographical area or lineage.

2. Tartan: A distinctive pattern of woven fabric, traditionally associated with Scottish clans.

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Culture

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Clans have a rich cultural history, particularly in Scotland and Ireland, where they played a significant role in society. Clans were often organized around a common ancestor or chief, and members would provide mutual support and protection. Clans have been celebrated in literature, music, and art, and continue to be an important part of Scottish and Irish heritage.

How to Memorize "clan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large family tree with many branches, representing the various clans and their interconnections.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clan' with the image of a Scottish castle or a group of people wearing tartan.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CLAN to remember the meaning: Children Linked by Ancestry and Name.

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