Definition of tribe
1a : a social group comprising numerous families, clans, or generations together with slaves, dependents, or adopted strangersb : a political division of the Roman people originally representing one of the three original tribes of ancient Romec : phyle
2 : a group of persons having a common character, occupation, or interest
3 : a category of taxonomic classification ranking below a subfamily; also : a natural group irrespective of taxonomic rank the cat tribe the rose tribe
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Examples of tribe in a Sentence
a tribe of artists with wild hair and casual manners
the wedding joined the two tribes together
Recent Examples of tribe from the Web
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The resolution surprised the company, Shamla said, because Enbridge and the tribe have been negotiating renewal of easements on the 11 parcels — which expired in 2013 — for the last three years.
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Although there were depictions of diverse groups — Native American tribes, Germans at Oktoberfest, Chinese celebrating the new year — the portrayals were not done in ways meant to harm or mock.
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As CEO and chairman of Energy Transfer Partners, Warren has faced criticism over the company's Dakota Access pipeline project, which has drawn opposition from environmentalists and the Standing Rock Sioux tribe in North Dakota.
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The Standing Rock Sioux tribe and others say the pipeline north of the reservation could pollute drinking water and threatens sacred sites.
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The tribe argued in a federal lawsuit that construction would damage sacred sites on its traditional lands.
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Technically, the Havasupai tribe owns and maintains the land, which lies outside the jurisdiction and boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park.
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Adding insult to injury, a war bonnet like the one Kloss wore has spiritual and ceremonial significance, with only certain members of the tribe having earned the right to wear feathers through honor-worthy achievements and acts of bravery.
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Origin and Etymology of tribe
Middle English, from Latin tribus, a division of the Roman people, tribe
First Known Use: 13th century
Other Anthropology Terms
TRIBE Defined for English Language Learners
tribe
playDefinition of tribe for English Language Learners
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: a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs
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: a large family
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: a group of people who have the same job or interest
TRIBE Defined for Kids
tribe
playDefinition of tribe for Students
1 : a group of people including many families, clans, or generations an American Indian tribe
2 : a group of people who are of the same kind or have the same occupation or interest
Medical Dictionary
tribe
playMedical Definition of tribe
: a category of taxonomic classification sometimes equivalent to or ranking just below a suborder but more commonly ranking below a subfamily
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