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tribes

NOUN

ethnic group; family

Synonyms

STRONGEST

association caste clan people society

STRONG

blood class division dynasty horde house ilk kin kind kindred lineage race seed sort stock type

Example Sentences

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"It's not Marshall Haftar's army, nor an army for the east, west or south. It's the army of all Libyans, tribes and families."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

They’re part of a diverse coalition that includes environmental activists, local politicians and other tribes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The bill represents the latest chapter in a region legendary for fierce battles over logging, and it marks an uncommon alliance between tribes and the environmental movement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Chasing Horse, who is also known as Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, had a reputation as a medicine man among Indigenous tribes across the US and Canada.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

For example, among bands and tribes, the big-men of some are inevitably more charismatic, powerful, and skilled in reaching decisions than the big-men of others.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond