CLAN

[noun] [C + singular or plural verb] - a group of families, esp. in Scotland, who originate from the same family and have the same nameThe Campbell clan is/are one of the largest Scottish clans.See also clansman.(informal) A clan also refers to a person's relatives.Is/Are the whole clan coming to visit you for Christmas?A gathering of the clans is a gathering of a lot of people who are related or who have similar interests, esp. in order to enjoy themselves.