C1
clan vs tribe
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| clannoun/klæn/ | Meaning a large group of families who share the same ancestor; also, informally, a big family or close group | Goes with rival clans | Example The whole clan gathers at the family temple every Lunar New Year. |
| tribenoun/traɪb/ | Meaning a group of families who share the same language, customs and ancestors, often living in one area | Goes with native tribe | Example Logging companies are destroying the land of several native tribes. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The museum tells the story of a native .