tribe

The word “tribe” means a social group made up of related families or clans, often sharing language, culture, and territory. In plain terms, a group of people bound together by shared ancestry, culture, or (informally) common interests and identity.

“Tribe” is pronounced tryb (/tɹaɪb/ in IPA).

Here is “tribe” used in a sentence: “The museum exhibit explores the history of several Native American tribes.”

Words with a similar meaning to “tribe” include tribus.

“Tribe” is a noun.

The word “tribe” comes from Latin. From Latin tribus, originally referring to one of the three main divisions of the early Roman people, later broadened to mean any ethnic or social grouping.

“Tribe” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Tribe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a social group made up of related families or clans, often sharing language, culture, and territory.

A tribe is a social group made up of related families or clans that often share language, culture, and territory. A clan is usually a smaller unit within a tribe, made up of families claiming common descent. In short, a tribe can contain several clans.

A tribe is a group of related families or clans sharing culture and often a common area. A nation is a larger community usually united by shared identity and, in the modern sense, a state or government. A nation can include many tribes.