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Definitions
1
noun
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
gathered
for
the
annual
festival
to
celebrate
their
heritage
.
Many
tribes
in
the
Amazon
have
unique
languages
and
customs
.
The
leader
of
the
tribe
made
a
decision
that
affected
the
entire
community
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
tribus
Originally meant
a division of the Roman people
Background
The word 'tribe' comes from the Latin 'tribus', which referred to the three original divisions of the Roman people. Over time, it came to describe any group of people with a common identity and culture.