Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A group of people, often of related families, sharing a common culture or ancestor, and usually governed by a leader or council.
Tribe
/traɪb/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
In the war, some tribes were fighting for the French.
'My tribe is the oldest Indian tribe,' Chingachgook said.
And he has his tribe about him.
Etymology:
Originating from Latin tribus, referring to the early permanent divisions of the Roman people, the term evolved through Old French tribu into Middle English, signifying a social group.
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