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clan Synonyms

Another word for clan

Choosing another word for clan depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large group of interrelated families who claim descent from a common ancestor, especially within the traditional social system of the Scottish Highlands.

Usage Example

"Each Highland tribe historically identified itself through distinct tartan patterns and ancestral territories."

Strong
tribe
kinfolk
house
lineage
Weak
dynasty

• noun (Context 2)

A large, close-knit extended family.

Usage Example

"The entire extended family gathered at the lake house to celebrate their grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary."

Strongest
extended family
family
Strong
kin
relatives
folks

• noun (Context 3)

A close-knit or exclusive group of people united by a strong common interest, profession, or shared activity.

Usage Example

"A small clique of local artists and writers met every Friday evening at the neighborhood cafe."

Strong
clique
coterie
circle
faction
fraternity
Weak
set

• Nearby Words

clamp
clampdown
clamshell
clan
clandestine
clandestinely
clang

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clan
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