Synonyms of tribe

tribe

noun

ˈtrīb 

as in family

a group of persons who come from the same ancestor

the wedding joined the two tribes together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• family
• clan
• house
• folks
• people
• lineage
• kin
• race
• descendant
• household
• blood
• kindred
• dynasty
• stock
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk
• relative
• line
• nuclear family
• offspring
• extended family
• seed
• progeny
• kinsman
• issue
• brood
• kith
• blended family
• scion
• clansman
• kinswoman

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• origin
• birth
• extraction
• descent
• ancestry
• pedigree

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tribe

Few character intros in movie history are better than Indiana Jones snagging that golden idol before being promptly chased by a giant boulder and a tribe of blowdart-wielding warriors. — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

The tribe’s public information officer did not immediately return calls and emails seeking comment on Wednesday. — John Hult, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026

Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region. — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Quannah ChasingHorse is a Han Gwich’in and Sicangu/Oglala Lakota land protector and fashion model from Eagle Village, Alaska, and the tribes of South Dakota. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026