tribe — a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties
Pronunciation (IPA): /traɪb/
Example Sentences
- The coffee lover tribe meets every morning at the local café.
- Anthropologists study various tribes to understand human social structures.
- The gaming tribe stayed up all night for the new release.
tribe
NOUN[/traɪb/]
a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties
The desert tribe gathers around the evening fire to share stories.
The tribe's scribe captures their sacred vibe
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'tribus', originally denoting one of the three political divisions of Rome. The term later evolved to refer to any group bound together by kinship or shared characteristics.
Breakdown
Latin 'tribus' (three political divisions) → English 'tribe'. The root likely relates to 'tres' (three), reflecting the original tripartite division of Roman society.
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📝Examples
“The coffee lover tribe meets every morning at the local café.”
“Anthropologists study various tribes to understand human social structures.”
“The gaming tribe stayed up all night for the new release.”
“Each tribe has its own unique traditions and customs.”
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