Circle
Circle noun - A group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially.
Usage example: got together with her social circle once a week
Clan is a synonym for circle in associates topic. In some cases you can use "Clan" instead a noun "Circle".
Clan
Clan noun - A group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially.
Usage example: that clan of football fans has parties every weekend on which the New England Patriots play
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Clan and Circle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/circle/clan
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