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clans

NOUN

family, clique

Synonyms

STRONGEST

band faction gang mob sect society tribe

STRONG

association bunch club coterie crew crowd crush folks group house insiders kinfolks moiety organization outfit race ring set sodality stock

Antonyms

STRONG

individual

Example Sentences

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Palestinians in the central Gazan city of Deir al-Balah voted on lists of candidates that were seen as associated with various clans and political groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

South Africa has several recognised monarchs representing different ethnic groups and clans, but they have no formal political power.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The determination, released Wednesday, is not the final say but signals a possibility that several clans of the iconic cougars will be listed under the California Endangered Species Act.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Israeli security officials also said he succumbed to wounds suffered during internal fighting among clans in Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

"Lowland lords have bed to the clans before."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin