noun
A community whose members share ancestry, culture, and history, often with their own leaders and traditions.
The tribe has lived in this region for hundreds of years.
She works with tribal leaders on the project.
Good to know
In the U.S., some Native American groups officially use this word. For other modern groups, use the name the group prefers.
Common phrases & grammar
Native American tribe · tribal leaders · tribal lands · belong to a tribe
belong to + a/the + tribe
a/the + tribe of + plural noun