clan 
/ˈklæn/ noun
plural clans /ˈklæn/ noun [count] 1 : a large group of people who are related
▪ The tribe is divided into clans. ▪ rival clans ◊People in clans often have the same last name.
▪ the McDonald clan 2 informal : a large family
▪ The whole clan gets together for the holidays. 3 informal : a group of people who are similar or who are interested in the same thing
▪ the country club clan [=people who are members of country clubs]
▪ The tribe is divided into clans. ▪ rival clans ◊People in clans often have the same last name.
▪ the McDonald clan
▪ The whole clan gets together for the holidays.
▪ the country club clan [=people who are members of country clubs]
