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subclan noun[ C ] (alsosub-clan)uk /ˈsʌb.klæn/ us /ˈsʌb.klæn/ a group that is part of a larger clan(= a group of families, especially in Scotland, who originally came from the same family and have the same name): Her book on Scottish history includes a comprehensive list of all the clans and subclans. Somalia has a very well-established clan structure with numerous clans and subclans. At that time there was a lot of fighting between the subclans in the north of the country. They belong to an ancient and still very influential sub-clan. The president urged the people to put aside their differences between clans and subclans and work together for the good of the country. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Family: relations in general anti-family aunt auntie baby daddy baby mama family man father fatherhood filial filially kinship kinsman kinswoman kith and kin long-lost relationally relationship relative removed second cousin |