Tribe: meaning, definitions and examples

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tribe

 

[ traษชb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social group

A tribe is a social group that consists of a number of families, clans, or other groups who share a common ancestry, language, culture, and territory.

Synonyms

clan, community, ethnic group

Examples of usage

  • The indigenous tribe has lived in the mountains for centuries.
  • The tribe gathers around the fire to share stories and traditions.
  • The tribe's chief is responsible for making important decisions.
  • The tribe practices traditional rituals to honor their ancestors.
  • The tribe has a strong sense of community and solidarity.

Translations

Translations of the word "tribe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tribo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคจเคœเคพเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stamm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะตะผ'ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plemiฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ƒจๆ— (ใถใžใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tribu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tribu

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์กฑ (bujog)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุจูŠู„ุฉ (qabฤซla)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kmen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kmeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ƒจ่ฝ (bรนluรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pleme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆttflokkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะนะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ˜ (tomi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tayfa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tribu

Etymology

The word 'tribe' originated from the Latin word 'tribus', which referred to a division of the Roman people. Over time, the term evolved to describe social groups with common characteristics such as ancestry, language, and culture. Tribes have been an integral part of human societies throughout history, playing a significant role in shaping social structures and identities.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,201, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.