clan
/klæn; klæn/ n[CGp]
1 group of families, esp in Scotland, descended from a common ancestor 宗族; 家族; （尤指苏格兰的）氏族
the `Campbell clan/the clan `Campbell 坎贝尔氏族.
2 (infml 口) large family forming a close group 大家族; 大家庭.
3 group of people closely connected by similar aims, interests, etc; coterie 集团; 帮会; 宗派.