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Yalejuhk yàhn
Definition
Clanspeople; members of the same clan.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of shared ancestry and collective identity, often appearing in contexts involving traditional customs, ancestral halls, or historical narratives. It is rarely used in casual, modern urban conversation unless discussing heritage or specific lineage-based groups. It implies a closer, more formal bond than just being from the same village or community.
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Their whole group of clansmen gathered together to eat.
This custom has been passed down by the clansmen for generations.
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