Collective Noun for Meerkats

What Is a Group of Meerkats Called?

A group of meerkats is called a clan.

Collective Noun	Usage
clan	a clan of meerkats

clan of meerkats

What Type of Word is "Clan"?

The word "clan" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Clan Is" or "Clan Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "clan" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:

• The clan is moving nearer.
• The clan are moving in different directions.

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