plural tribes
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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
Examples of tribe in a Sentence
a tribe of artists with wild hair and casual manners
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Because the Everglades is such a sensitive environment already impacts by water pollution, the tribe is approaching the use of compost carefully, Cypress said.
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Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Marshal Fossett’s already revealed herself to have a more collaborative relationship with the tribes under her jurisdiction than her Montana counterpart.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
The tribes allege they were not consulted when the federal government laid off several employees at the two colleges under the purview of the BIE.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
The character is rooted in Samoan heritage, with callbacks to his family and being the leader of his tribe.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Marshal Fossett’s already revealed herself to have a more collaborative relationship with the tribes under her jurisdiction than her Montana counterpart.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
The tribes allege they were not consulted when the federal government laid off several employees at the two colleges under the purview of the BIE.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
The character is rooted in Samoan heritage, with callbacks to his family and being the leader of his tribe.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribe. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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tribe
noun1
: a social group made up of many families, clans, or generations that share the same language, customs, and beliefs
2
: a group of persons with a common character, occupation, or interest
3
: a group of related plants or animals
Medical Definition
tribe
noun
: 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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