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

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

For the tribes who have rallied and prayed, a burning question is whether the land will again reflect their vision, or remain shaped by decisions made by others.

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

Indian tribes want to protect their gambling franchises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Andrew Jackson’s battles with the Creeks were part of a long string of wars fought for decades against tribes of the American Southeast, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminoles.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis