tribe (Meaning)
tribe (n)
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
a federation (as of American Indians)
(biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily
group of people related by blood or marriage
tribe (n.)
A family, race, or series of generations, descending from the same progenitor, and kept distinct, as in the case of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the twelve sons of Jacob.
A number of species or genera having certain structural characteristics in common; as, a tribe of plants; a tribe of animals.
A nation of savages or uncivilized people; a body of rude people united under one leader or government; as, the tribes of the Six Nations; the Seneca tribe.
A division, class, or distinct portion of a people, from whatever cause that distinction may have originated; as, the city of Athens was divided into ten tribes.
A family of animals descended from some particular female progenitor, through the female line; as, the Duchess tribe of shorthorns.
tribe (v. t.)
To distribute into tribes or classes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tribe
Synonyms:
- relative
- kith
- kinsman
- issue
- scion
- seed
- line
- blended family
- progeny
- brood
- offspring
- extended family
- clansman
- kinfolks
- nuclear family
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
tribe Sentence Examples
- The indigenous tribe preserved its ancient traditions and customs for centuries.
- The warrior tribe was known for its fearless raids and fierce battles.
- The nomadic tribe traveled from place to place in search of shelter and sustenance.
- The isolated tribe had little contact with the outside world, maintaining its unique way of life.
- The matriarchal tribe was led by a wise and respected female elder.
- The tribe gathered around the campfire, sharing stories and tribal lore.
- The young warriors of the tribe underwent rigorous training to prepare them for battle.
- The tribe held a sacred ritual each year to honor their ancestors and connect with their spirits.
- Outsiders were often wary of the tribe's customs and superstitions.
- The tribe's legacy lived on through generations, shaping the history and culture of their region.
FAQs About the word tribe
a social division of (usually preliterate) people, a federation (as of American Indians), (biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily, group
folks,family, clan, house, kin, dynasty, kindred, lineage, descendent, kinsfolk
extraction, origin,origin, birth, descent, birth, extraction, descent, ancestry,ancestry
The indigenous tribe preserved its ancient traditions and customs for centuries.
The warrior tribe was known for its fearless raids and fierce battles.
The nomadic tribe traveled from place to place in search of shelter and sustenance.
The isolated tribe had little contact with the outside world, maintaining its unique way of life.
