clansman

[ klanz-muhn ]

noun

, plural clans·men.

1. a member of a clan.

clansman

/ ˈklænzmən /

noun

1. a man belonging to a clan

Word History and Origins

Origin of clansman¹

First recorded in 1800–10; clan + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

For the one or two days when the assistance was organized by the police and clansmen, everyone got their share, Badwan said.

From Los Angeles Times

The ceremony was witnessed by more than 300 clansmen from around the world.

From BBC

He joined with tribal power brokers to dominate the country, placing his clansmen in key positions in the army and economy, prompting accusations of corruption.

From Reuters

For on each bough hung a picture of a clansman, a reminder of the courtyards so far away.

From Literature

War in Darfur broke out in 2003, when marginalised black African clansmen in the region formed a rebel movement against the government.

From BBC