First Known Use: 13th century
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tribe
noun \ˈtrīb\
: a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs
: a large family
: a group of people who have the same job or interest
Full Definition of TRIBE
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: a group of persons having a common character, occupation, or interest
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: a category of taxonomic classification ranking below a subfamily; also : a natural group irrespective of taxonomic rank <the cat tribe> <the rose tribe>
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Origin of TRIBE
Middle English, from Latin tribus, a division of the Roman people, tribe
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TRIBES Defined for Kids
tribe
noun \ˈtrīb\
Definition of TRIBE for Kids
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: a group of people including many families, clans, or generations <an American Indian tribe>
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: a group of people who are of the same kind or have the same occupation or interest
Medical Dictionary
tribe
noun \ˈtrīb\
Medical Definition of TRIBE
: 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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