clan

• Группа людей, связанных кровным родством или браком, часто имеющих общего предка или происхождение.

A group of people related by blood or marriage, often sharing a common ancestor or lineage.

1. Family groupB1formal

   A group of people who are closely related by blood or marriage, often sharing a common ancestor.

   Клан

   • The Scottish clan gathered for their annual reunion.
   • Members of the clan trace their lineage back several centuries.
   • The clan chief presided over the traditional ceremony.

   Synonymsfamilyhousekinkindredlineagesepttribe

2. Close-knit groupB2informal

   A group of people with a strong common interest or loyalty, often excluding outsiders.

   Сплочённая группа

   • The gaming clan meets online every weekend.
   • She belongs to a tight-knit clan of artists.
   • The political clan supported their candidate fiercely.

   Synonymscirclecliquecoteriefactioningroupringset