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clan
/klan/
a close-knit group of people with shared interests or origins
El clan familiar se reunió para celebrar las fiestas.
The family clan gathered to celebrate the holidays.
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a group of people united by kinship, common ancestry, or shared interests
Los clanes escoceses tienen una larga historia de rivalidad.
Scottish clans have a long history of rivalry.
Often used to describe family groups, especially in historical or cultural contexts.
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Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking countries, 'clan' is often used to describe tight-knit family groups, especially in rural or traditional communities.
Gold Rule
Usage
Avoid using 'clan' to describe large, impersonal groups; it implies a strong sense of belonging and shared identity.
Word Origin
From Old French 'clan', possibly from Gaelic 'clann' meaning 'children' or 'family'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'clan' can refer to both family-based groups and informal groups of friends or colleagues with shared interests.
Word Breakdown
clan
group
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