tribe

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Noun

tribeSingular
tribesPlural
1

A social group consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader.

The tribe has lived in this region for thousands of years.

2

A group of people sharing a common interest, occupation, or characteristic.

She found her tribe among fellow artists and musicians.

3

In biology, a taxonomic category that ranks above genus and below family.

The tribe Panini includes chimpanzees, bonobos, and humans.