Tribe

/traɪb/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A social group consisting of people who share a common culture, language, or ancestry.
The Native American tribe celebrated their cultural heritage with traditional dances.
A group of individuals, particularly in a research, social, or professional context, who share common interests or goals.
She found her tribe among the artists in the community.
In biology, a taxonomic category that ranks below a family and above a genus, often used to classify plants or animals.
The tribe of mammals includes a diverse range of species.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'tribus', meaning 'a division, clan, or family'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tribe mentality
A psychological phenomenon where individuals act collectively without a sense of individuality.
tribal knowledge
Knowledge that is informal and shared within a group or tribe.
find your tribe
To discover a group of people with similar interests or values.

Related Words

clan
A group of related families.
community
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
society
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

Slang Meanings

A close-knit group of friends or colleagues.
We are all part of the same tribe at work.
A subgroup within a larger context, often used in online communities.
I found my tribe in this gaming forum.