Definitions
- Referring to a social group of people who share common ancestry, culture, language, or traditions. - Talking about a group of people who live together in a specific geographical area and have a strong sense of community. - Describing a group of people who are united by a common interest or goal.
- Referring to a collection of people who come together for a common purpose or activity. - Talking about a number of people or things that are considered together as a unit. - Describing a set of individuals who share similar characteristics or interests.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a collection of people.
- 2Both can be used to describe a social unit.
- 3Both can be used to describe a set of individuals with shared characteristics or interests.
- 4Both can be used to describe a gathering of people for a common purpose or activity.
- 5Both can be used to describe a community of people.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Group can refer to any number of people, while tribe usually implies a larger community.
- 2Geography: Tribe often refers to a group of people who live together in a specific geographical area, while group can be formed regardless of location.
- 3Purpose: Group emphasizes a common purpose or activity, while tribe can also be united by a common interest or goal.
- 4Connotation: Tribe can have a more traditional or historical connotation, while group can be more neutral or modern.
Remember this!
Tribe and group both refer to a collection of people, but they differ in their origin, size, geography, purpose, and connotation. Tribe often refers to a larger community of people who share common ancestry, culture, language, or traditions, while group can be formed for any purpose or activity and does not necessarily imply any shared heritage or cultural background.
