Tribesman: meaning, definitions and examples

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tribesman

[ ˈtraɪbzmən ]

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in a community

A member of a tribe, especially a traditional or indigenous community.

Synonyms

indigenous person, native, tribal member

Examples of usage

The tribesman showed us around the village.
The tribesman shared his cultural traditions with us.

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historical context

A person belonging to a group of people sharing common customs, traditions, and ancestry.

Synonyms

clansman, folk, kinsman

Examples of usage

The tribesmen of the region have a rich history.
The tribesmen gathered to celebrate their heritage.

Translations

Translations of the word "tribesman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tribal

🇮🇳 जनजाति का सदस्य

🇩🇪 Stammesangehöriger

🇮🇩 anggota suku

🇺🇦 член племені

🇵🇱 członek plemienia

🇯🇵 部族の一員

🇫🇷 membre d'une tribu

🇪🇸 miembro de la tribu

🇹🇷 kabile üyesi

🇰🇷 부족의 일원

🇸🇦 عضو قبيلة

🇨🇿 člen kmene

🇸🇰 člen kmeňa

🇨🇳 部落成员

🇸🇮 pripadnik plemena

🇮🇸 ætti

🇰🇿 тайпаның мүшесі

🇬🇪 ტომის წევრი

🇦🇿 qəbilə üzvü

🇲🇽 miembro de la tribu

Word origin

The word 'tribesman' originated from the combination of 'tribe' and 'man'. The term has been used historically to describe members of traditional or indigenous communities who share common customs and traditions. The concept of tribes and tribesmen has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, representing a sense of belonging and identity within a group. The term continues to be used in discussions about cultural heritage, traditional societies, and indigenous populations.