Synonyms for

Tribes

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

Definition

A tribe is a group of people who share a common culture, language, and customs.

Synonyms & similar words

kingroup folk kinshipgroup clan tribe kindred federationoftribes kin clan family group community nation people race society stock kindred folk breed lineage kinfolk gens ancestry blood heritage descent ethnicity

Synonyms by register

Formal

clans communities groups societies

Informal

gangs crews crowds packs

Literary

kin folk

Antonyms

individuals solos outsiders strangers nonconformists

Common collocations

  • ancient tribes
  • indigenous tribes
  • nomadic tribes
  • tribes of Israel
  • warring tribes
  • lost tribes
  • tribes and nations

Word family

noun tribe
adjective tribal

Usage note

The term 'tribes' can sometimes carry outdated or pejorative connotations when referring to modern ethnic groups. It is often best to use more specific terms like 'ethnic groups', 'peoples', or 'nations' where appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. The Maasai tribe lives in Kenya and Tanzania.
  2. The Inuit tribe lives in the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and the United States.
  3. The Himba tribe lives in Namibia and Angola.
  4. The Cherokee tribe lived in the southeastern part of the United States.
  5. The Bedouin tribe lives in the deserts of the Middle East.

Quotes

  • The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. - Phil Jackson
  • Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. - Ryunosuke Satoro
  • African culture is not just a culture of tribe and nation, it is a culture of the world. - Wole Soyinka

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