as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribe
The Ohlone tribe of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust opened the festivities with a ritual dance performance as part of the Ohlone Land dedication on the field before the start of the game.
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Ray Chavez, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
Local school districts, Boise State faculty and members of the Shoshone-Bannock and Shoshone-Paiute tribes provided key perspectives Busche and her team took into account.
—Olivia Brandon, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2025
That step came days after tribes condemned the removal.
—arkansasonline.com, 23 Mar. 2025
For years the tribe has opposed the line as a risk to its water supply.
—Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Ray Chavez, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025
Local school districts, Boise State faculty and members of the Shoshone-Bannock and Shoshone-Paiute tribes provided key perspectives Busche and her team took into account.
—Olivia Brandon, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2025
That step came days after tribes condemned the removal.
—arkansasonline.com, 23 Mar. 2025
For years the tribe has opposed the line as a risk to its water supply.
—Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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Neglect of Personal Hygiene: Refusing to eat with the family or to maintain personal hygiene, like taking baths.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the actors are unable to shake their association with the fictitious Sopranos mob family.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Members of the Kennedy clan have held positions at nearly every level of government.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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This public generational saga goes from ancestral investigation (the Fonda clan migrated from Holland to upstate New York in 1654, then Nebraska, where Henry was born) to cultural exegesis.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Plus, there’s a two-level guest house with its own kitchen and living area.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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