Tribeswomen: meaning, definitions and examples
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tribeswomen
[ traɪbzˈwɪmən ]
social groups
Tribeswomen are women who belong to a particular tribe, often sharing a common culture, language, and social structure. They may have specific roles within their tribe, contributing to the community's traditions and maintaining their heritage.
Synonyms
clan members, indigenous women, tribal women.
Examples of usage
- The tribeswomen gathered for a ceremonial dance.
- In many indigenous cultures, tribeswomen are the keepers of oral histories.
- The festival celebrated the achievements of tribeswomen in their community.
- Tribeswomen often play crucial roles in decision-making processes within their tribes.
Translations
Translations of the word "tribeswomen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mulheres tribais
🇮🇳 जनजातीय महिलाएँ
🇩🇪 Stammesfrauen
🇮🇩 perempuan suku
🇺🇦 жінки племені
🇵🇱 kobiety plemienne
🇯🇵 部族の女性
🇫🇷 femmes tribales
🇪🇸 mujeres de tribus
🇹🇷 kabile kadınları
🇰🇷 부족 여성
🇸🇦 نساء القبائل
🇨🇿 kmenové ženy
🇸🇰 kmenové ženy
🇨🇳 部落女性
🇸🇮 plemenske ženske
🇮🇸 ættar konur
🇰🇿 рух әйелдері
🇬🇪 დედამიწის ქალები
🇦🇿 qabail qadınları
🇲🇽 mujeres indígenas
Etymology
The term 'tribeswomen' is a compound word formed from 'tribe', which has Old French origins from 'tribu', derived from Latin 'tribus', referring to a division of people, and the word 'woman', which comes from Old English 'wīfmann', meaning 'female human'. The concept of tribes and tribal societies has been present since the early development of human social structures, indicating a collective and often matriarchal organization. In many cultures, tribeswomen have historically held significant roles not only as caregivers and nurturers but also as keepers of culture and knowledge, participating actively in the economic and social fabric of their communities. The usage of the term has become more prominent in discussions about gender roles within cultural traditions and the recognition of women’s contributions to tribal contexts.