Tribeswoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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tribeswoman

 

[ ˈtraɪbzˌwɪmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social group

A tribeswoman is a female member of a tribe, which is a social group that shares a common culture, language, and often a common heritage. Tribeswomen often play essential roles in their communities, managing household tasks, maintaining cultural traditions, and participating in communal activities.

Synonyms

female tribesperson, tribal female, tribal woman.

Examples of usage

  • The tribeswoman shared her knowledge of traditional medicine with the younger generation.
  • In many cultures, the tribeswoman is respected as a keeper of the tribe's history.
  • A tribeswoman often participates in community ceremonies and rituals.
  • The conference highlighted the contributions of tribeswomen to environmental conservation efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "tribeswoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 membro da tribo

🇮🇳 जनजाति की महिला

🇩🇪 Stammesfrau

🇮🇩 perempuan suku

🇺🇦 жінка племені

🇵🇱 kobieta plemienna

🇯🇵 部族の女性

🇫🇷 femme de tribu

🇪🇸 mujer de tribu

🇹🇷 kabile kadını

🇰🇷 부족 여성

🇸🇦 امرأة من القبيلة

🇨🇿 žena kmene

🇸🇰 žena kmeňa

🇨🇳 部落女性

🇸🇮 ženska iz plemena

🇮🇸 tribal kona

🇰🇿 рух әйел

🇬🇪 მონათესავე ქალი

🇦🇿 qabilə qadını

🇲🇽 mujer de tribu

Etymology

The term 'tribeswoman' originates from the combination of 'tribe' and 'woman.' The word 'tribe' can be traced back to the Latin word 'tribus,' which referred to a division of the Roman state, originally used to indicate the three original communities. Over time, the term expanded to encompass any social group with shared language, culture, or ancestry. The addition of 'woman' signifies the gender-specific role within the tribe. The concept of tribes and the roles of women within them have been studied across various anthropological and sociological contexts, revealing how tribeswomen play crucial roles in maintaining cultural practices and social structures. Historical examples may include indigenous tribes around the world where the contributions of women have been essential for the survival and sustainability of their communities.