Meaning & use
tribe
A social group made up of related families that share a common language, culture, and leadership.
See it in a sentence
The tribe has lived along this river for many generations.
Anthropologists studied how the tribe organized its hunting and farming duties.
A note on using this word
In modern usage, some prefer 'community' or 'nation' for Indigenous groups, since 'tribe' can carry outdated connotations.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
(informal) A group of people with a shared interest, background, or style.
She finally found her tribe among the other new parents at the park.
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