氏族 — meaning in English

English meaning

• clan noun A large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
• coven noun A group or gathering of witches.

Senses

氏族 is used for these senses in English:

• clan A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
• coven A formal group or assembly of witches.

clan — full definition

1. noun A large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
2. noun Informally, any close-knit group bound by loyalty, such as an extended family or team.

coven — full definition

1. noun A group or gathering of witches.
2. noun More loosely, any small, tight-knit group with shared interests, sometimes used with a slightly sinister or gossipy tone.