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tribe

[traɪb]

tribe Definition

a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader.

Using tribe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tribe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tribe has its own customs and traditions.

  • Example

    He belongs to a tribe in Africa.

  • Example

    The Native American tribes were forced to move westward.

  • Example

    The tribe's leader made an important decision.

tribe Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tribe

Idioms Using tribe

  • tribe of one's own

    a group of people who share similar interests or characteristics, often used to describe a close-knit group of friends or colleagues

    Example

    After years of working together, they had formed a tribe of their own.

  • the way of thinking or behaving that is typical of a particular group of people, especially one that is narrow-minded or exclusive

    Example

    The tribe mentality of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.

  • a respected and influential member of a tribe, often an older person with extensive knowledge and experience

    Example

    The tribe elder was consulted for advice on important matters.

Phrases with tribe

  • the way of thinking or behaving that is typical of a particular group of people, especially one that is narrow-minded or exclusive

    Example

    The tribe mentality of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.

  • a person who belongs to a tribe

    Example

    The tribe members gathered around the fire to listen to the elder's stories.

  • the language spoken by a particular tribe

    Example

    The tribe language is unique and differs from other languages in the region.

Origins of tribe

from Latin 'tribus', meaning 'one of the three political/ethnic divisions of the Roman people'

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Summary: tribe in Brief

The term 'tribe' [traɪb] refers to a social division in traditional societies, characterized by shared culture, dialect, and social, economic, religious, or blood ties. Tribes often have recognized leaders and can be found all over the world, such as African tribes or Native American tribes. The phrase 'tribe mentality' describes the narrow-minded thinking of a group, while 'tribe of one's own' refers to a close-knit group of friends or colleagues.

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