Tribu (en. Tribe)
/ˈtɾi.βu/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A group of people who share the same origin or culture.
The indigenous tribe has customs that have persisted for generations.
La tribu indígena tiene costumbres que han perdurado por generaciones.
A group of people who identify with a similar lifestyle or interests.
The urban tribe meets every weekend to share their music.
La tribu urbana se reúne cada fin de semana para compartir su música.
A division in which certain species are grouped in zoology.
This tribe of mammals is characterized by its habitat in water.
Esta tribu de mamíferos se caracteriza por su hábitat en el agua.
Etymology
From Latin 'tribus', meaning division or group.
Common Phrases and Expressions
urban tribe
A social group that shares similar interests and lifestyles, commonly related to youth and subcultures.
tribu urbana
family tribe
A group of people who are united by kinship ties.
tribu familiar
indigenous tribe
A native community that preserves its culture and traditions.
tribu indígena
Related Words
clan
A group of people who share a common surname or ancestry.
clan
community
A group of people who live in the same place and share interests.
comunidad
people
A group of people who form a community, often with distinct cultural characteristics.
pueblo
Slang Meanings
A very close group of friends.
I always go out with my tribe; we are inseparable.
Siempre salgo con mi tribu; somos inseparables.
A group of people with similar interests on social networks.
I belong to the tribe of online gamers.
Pertenezco a la tribu de los gamers en línea.