clan member
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Definition
Noun: 1. A member of a clan: An individual who belongs to a clan. A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, often sharing a common ancestor, surname, or social identity.
Usage
- The term "clan member" is used to denote an individual's affiliation with a specific kin group or social unit.
- It is a neutral, descriptive term used in anthropological, historical, and social contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- Every clan member was expected to attend the annual gathering.
- As a loyal clan member, he upheld the traditions of his ancestors.
- The dispute was resolved by the elders and the involved clan members.
Advanced Usage
- "Clan membership": The state or condition of being a clan member.
- His clan membership granted him certain rights within the community.
Variants and Related Words
- Clansman / Clanswoman (n): A male or female member of a clan. These are more specific, gendered terms.
- The clansman wore his family's tartan with pride.
- Kin (n): One's family and relations.
- Tribesman / Tribeswoman (n): A member of a tribe, which is a broader social division than a clan.
Synonyms
- Kinsman / Kinswoman: A person related by blood or marriage.
- Relative: A person connected by blood or marriage.
Antonyms
- Outsider: A person who does not belong to a particular group.
- Stranger: A person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.
Noun
- a member of a clan