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
Synonyms
Examples of tribe in a Sentence
a tribe of artists with wild hair and casual manners
the wedding joined the two tribes together
Recent Examples on the Web
The federal government has received separate proposals from the upper and lower basin states, tribes, environmental groups and water researchers.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
This collage, which drew visual inspiration from the motifs of the Kuba tribe of Central Africa, was Ringgold’s contribution to an international movement of support for Davis in the weeks and months following her arrest.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
Manuel Heart, chairman of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, said Stritikus always invited him to big events on campus and reached out to partner on different initiatives.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
The redrawn boundaries for the California monuments will serve several purposes, including protecting sacred sites for Native American tribes, conserving land and expanding public access to the outdoors.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
As Orange makes clear, the family’s, and tribe’s, source of strength is still their heritage.
—Joan Gaylord, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2024
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System sold 301 Capitol Mall for $17 million to the tribe in a deal finalized Tuesday, said Jack Myers, a spokesman for the state agency.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
The driver managed to escape the accident with minor injuries, and cleanup efforts were aided by members of a local hatchery, Nez Perce tribe members and the Union County Sheriff's Office, the ODFW said.
—Noah Osborne, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
CalPERS sells major, long-vacant lot in downtown Sacramento to local band of Miwok tribe, via Ishani Desai.
From New Zealand to Sacramento: CalPERS hires new investment executive after global search, via Maya Miller.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
This collage, which drew visual inspiration from the motifs of the Kuba tribe of Central Africa, was Ringgold’s contribution to an international movement of support for Davis in the weeks and months following her arrest.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
Manuel Heart, chairman of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, said Stritikus always invited him to big events on campus and reached out to partner on different initiatives.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
The redrawn boundaries for the California monuments will serve several purposes, including protecting sacred sites for Native American tribes, conserving land and expanding public access to the outdoors.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
As Orange makes clear, the family’s, and tribe’s, source of strength is still their heritage.
—Joan Gaylord, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2024
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System sold 301 Capitol Mall for $17 million to the tribe in a deal finalized Tuesday, said Jack Myers, a spokesman for the state agency.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
The driver managed to escape the accident with minor injuries, and cleanup efforts were aided by members of a local hatchery, Nez Perce tribe members and the Union County Sheriff's Office, the ODFW said.
—Noah Osborne, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
CalPERS sells major, long-vacant lot in downtown Sacramento to local band of Miwok tribe, via Ishani Desai.
From New Zealand to Sacramento: CalPERS hires new investment executive after global search, via Maya Miller.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribe. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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