CLAN

What Does CLAN Mean in a Text?

CLAN means A Group of Gamers in an online gaming context.

A CLAN is a "Group Of Gamers" who form a team to compete against others in multiplayer games. Most CLANs are focused on a specific game, but some play together in various games. CLANs may be formal features of a game, but many come together through play.

In MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) CLANS are known as GUILDS.

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When I write CLAN, I mean this:

meaning of CLAN

"A Group of Gamers"

Summary of Key Points

"A Group of Gamers" is the most common definition for CLAN on online gaming forums.
CLAN
Definition:A Group of Gamers
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of CLAN in Sentences

Here is an example of CLAN being used in an online conversation:
  • Jock: What do I have to do to be able to join your CLAN?
  • Susie: We're always looking out for new members. As long as you have Discord and play on PC or PS4 you're in!

Example of CLAN Used in a Text

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