subclan
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7.1
- noun
- /ˈsʌbˌklæn/
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subclan
- Eagle and Dove resemble the Laisi, a ritually auspicious subclan of Il-Tarosero, known for the power of blessing.
- clans and subclans
Examples
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Thus, for instance, in the Kikuyu reserves, the appointed chiefs acquired land and stock for bride price and the creation of a large rnbari (subclan).
Academic text (1995) -
These institutions, such as Somalia's subclans or West Africa's initiation societies, do not figure in textbooks on government and sometimes play a negative role.
Academic text (2005) -
For a time, under his direction, each Naregu subclan organized and supervised the cooperative pulping, washing, and drying of coffee in the area, greatly improving its quality.
Academic text (1990) -
The clan is divided into several subclans, each with its own unique traditions and leaders.
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Many members of our subclan gather every summer to celebrate our shared lineage and history.
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In the tribal council, representatives from each subclan voice their concerns regarding community decisions.
Synonyms
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6.4
A group within a larger population that share similar traits
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7.0
A group inside a larger family of animals or languages
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9.9
A group of families who come from the same ancestor in Ireland or Scotland
A small group of people inside a larger tribe with its own leader
A smaller group inside a larger social group with its own customs
A smaller group inside a larger community whose members share similar interests and interact more closely
A small group inside a larger political or social group
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subclan is made from sub- meaning 'under' or 'smaller' and clan, which comes from an old Gaelic word for 'children' and now means 'family group'. So a subclan is literally a smaller family group inside a larger clan, which explains the word's modern meaning.