B2nounsocietyhistory
US/traɪb/
UK/traɪb/
a group of families who share the same language, customs and ancestors, often living in one area
In context
The tribe has lived in the Amazon forest for thousands of years.
Each tribe had its own leader and its own songs.
Logging companies are destroying the land of several native tribes.
Words that go with tribe
adjective + noun
- native tribeThe museum tells the story of a native tribe.
- indigenous tribeAn indigenous tribe still lives on the island.
- rival tribesRival tribes fought over the river.
noun + preposition
- member of a tribeEvery member of a tribe has a role.
noun + noun
- tribe leaderThe tribe leader welcomed the visitors.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The Tay tribe lives in the north of Vietnam.Correct: The Tay ethnic group lives in the north of Vietnam.