Synonyms for

Tribe

Verb / traɪb / Another word for tribe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A social group made up of families or communities that share the same culture, traditions, and beliefs.

Synonyms & similar words

folk federationoftribes kinshipgroup clan kindred kingroup kin clan family group community people society association union league guild order fraternity brotherhood sisterhood network clique crew gang band posse

Synonyms by register

Formal

clan community people ethnic group

Informal

gang crew bunch posse

Literary

kin folk

Antonyms

individual outsider stranger loner alien nonconformist

Common collocations

  • ancient tribe
  • indigenous tribe
  • nomadic tribe
  • hunter-gatherer tribe
  • lost tribe
  • member of the tribe
  • belong to a tribe

Word family

noun tribe
verb tribalize

Usage note

While 'tribe' can refer to a social group, it is often associated with indigenous peoples and can carry connotations of primitivism or othering when used informally for modern social groups. Use with caution.

Example sentences

  1. The tribe gathered around the fire and told stories.
  2. The African tribe had a unique language and way of life.
  3. The employees formed a tribe and worked together to complete the project.
  4. The tribe's chief made important decisions for the community.
  5. The tribe hunted and fished for their food.

Quotes

  • The strength of the tribe is in the unity of its members.
  • No one person is more important than the tribe as a whole.
  • The tribe's customs and traditions are passed down from generation to generation.

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