Tribe
/trˈaɪb/
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Definition
(noun) An ethnic group larger than a band or clan (and which may contain clans) but smaller than a nation (and which in turn may constitute a nation with other tribes). The tribe is often the basis of ethnic identity.
Sentence Examples
Europeans tried to civilize the tribe.
That tribe worships its ancestors.
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