clansman
/'klænzmən/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A member of a clan: A person who belongs to a clan, which is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scottish, Irish, or other traditional societies. It can also refer to a member of a close-knit group with a strong common interest.
Usage
- The word "clansman" is used to denote membership and loyalty to a specific clan. It often carries connotations of shared heritage, tradition, and sometimes a common surname.
- It is a gender-specific term traditionally referring to a male member. The female equivalent is "clanswoman," and the gender-neutral term is "clan member."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Anthropological Context: Used in discussions of social organization, particularly concerning Scottish Highlands history, where clan allegiance was paramount.
- Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe a loyal member of any tightly-knit group, such as a political faction or a large family business.
- He was considered a clansman of the old political guard, unwavering in his support for the party's traditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Clanswoman (noun): A female member of a clan.
- Clan member (noun): A gender-neutral term for a person belonging to a clan.
- Clannish (adjective): Characteristic of a clan; tending to associate closely with a specific group and exclude outsiders.
- Clanship (noun): The state or condition of being a clan; the system or spirit of clan loyalty.
Synonyms
- Tribesman: A member of a tribe, often used in similar contexts for other cultural groups.
- Kin: A person's relatives collectively; family.
- Member: A person belonging to a group.
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.
Related Phrases
- Clan loyalty: The strong sense of allegiance to one's clan.
- Clan chief: The leader or head of a clan.
Noun
- a member of a clan