clan

noun KLAHN Less Common

Origin: from Scottish Gaelic 'clann', children, family

Usage Note

Clan is a loanword from Gaelic and stays invariable, so 'the clans' is i clan. In Italian news it often refers to a Mafia or camorra family group. It also describes any tight-knit circle of friends or relatives.

Examples

"Il clan controlla tutto il quartiere."

Natural Translation

The clan controls the whole neighbourhood.

Literal Translation

The clan controls all the neighbourhood.

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