Tribe — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈtrīb/

Meaning & Definition of Tribe

Tribe (noun)

  1. a community composed chiefly of numerous families, clans, or generations who have a shared ancestry, culture, and language —often used in the capitalized names of specific tribes
  2. a political division of the Roman people originally representing one of the three original tribes of ancient Rome
  3. phyle

Tribe (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a group of persons who come from the same ancestor

    "the wedding joined the two tribes together"

    similar: blood, clan, family, folks, house, kin, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, line, lineage, people, race (archaic), stock
    related: blended family, nuclear family, extended family, household, kith, brood, descendant, issue, offspring, progeny, scion, seed, clansman, kinsman, kinswoman, relative, dynasty
    near: ancestry, birth, descent, extraction, origin, pedigree

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tribe

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tribe:

Archaic: race
blood, clan, family, folks, house, kin, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, line, lineage, people, stock

Related Words for Tribe

blended family, nuclear family, extended family, household, kith, brood, descendant, issue, offspring, progeny, scion, seed, clansman, kinsman, kinswoman, relative, dynasty

Near Antonyms of Tribe

ancestry, birth, descent, extraction, origin, pedigree

Word Forms of Tribe

Inflections: tribes

Origin & Etymology of Tribe

Middle English, from Latin tribus, a division of the Roman people, tribe

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Tribe

Words & Phrases Containing Tribe

subtribe

Frequently Asked Questions about Tribe

What does "Tribe" mean?

"Tribe" means a community composed chiefly of numerous families, clans, or generations who have a shared ancestry, culture, and language —often used in the capitalized names of specific tribes. As a noun, it is defined as: a community composed chiefly of numerous families, clans, or generations who have a shared ancestry, culture, and language —often used in the capitalized names of specific tribes.

What is another word for "Tribe"?

Other words for "Tribe" include blood, clan, family, folks, house, kin, kindred and kinfolk. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tribe" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tribe"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tribe". Common alternatives include blood, clan, family, folks, house, kin, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk and line.

How do you use "Tribe" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tribe" in a sentence: "the wedding joined the two tribes together".

Is "Tribe" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tribe" is a noun.

Is "Tribe" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Tribe" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Tribe"?

"Tribe" is pronounced /ˈtrīb/.

What is the origin of the word "Tribe"?

"Tribe" comes from Middle English, from Latin tribus, a division of the Roman people, tribe. First known use: 14th century.