clan- root words — words with the clan- root

The root clan- comes from Scottish Gaelic clann, meaning offspring, family. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including clan, clansman, clansmen, clanswoman. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the clan- root

Explore words with clan- — words containing the clan- root and sharing its sense of "offspring, family". Examples include clan, clansman, clansmen, clanswoman. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does clan- mean?

The clan- root means offspring, family, from Scottish Gaelic clann. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.