tribe
traɪb
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Definition of tribe - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
anthropologyethnic group larger than a clan
  • The tribe maintained its traditions for centuries.
clan ethnic group
2.
societysocially cohesive group within a society
  • The tribe gathered for the annual festival.
band clan faction
3.
sociologylarge family or group of related people
  • The tribe gathered for the family reunion.
clan kin
4.
taxonomyTECH.hierarchical rank between family and genusTECH.
  • The tribe classification helps in organizing species.
subfamily
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Expressions with tribe

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become part of a group or community
She decided to join the tribe of local artists.
show that your social group forms from similar personalities
Your vibe attracts your tribe, creating a close community.
group living by hunting animals and gathering plants
The hunting and gathering tribe moved with the seasons.

Origin of tribe

Latin, tribus (group)

Terms with tribe included in their meaning

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tribal leader
leader of a tribe or clan
tribal authority
senior member of a tribe
family
leader of a family or tribe
tribaladj.
tribe related
relating to a tribe or tribes
family
male head of a family or tribe
leadership
leader of a tribe with authority and responsibility
plant
shrub or tree of the Acacieae tribe
leadership
leader of a tribe or clan

Examples of tribe in a sentence

  • Each tribe had its own unique language and customs.
  • The tribe elected a new leader after the ceremony.
  • Each tribe has its own unique customs and traditions.
  • The tribe celebrated their cultural heritage together.
  • Each tribe has its own unique traditions and customs.
  • The botanist studied the tribe to understand plant evolution.

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  1. French:tribu, clan, ...
  2. German:Stamm, Volksgruppe, ...
  3. Italian:tribù, clan, ...
  4. Spanish:tribu, clan, ...
  5. Portuguese:tribo, clã, ...
  6. Chinese:部落, 族群, ...
  7. Japanese:部族, 族, ...
  8. Arabic:قَبِيلَة, عَشِيرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁבֶט, שֵׁבֶט, ...
  10. Russian:племя, клан, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плем'я, клан, ...
  12. Hindi:जनजाति, गुट, ...
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