plural noun
Communities whose members share ancestry, culture, and history, often with their own leaders and traditions.
Several Indigenous tribes have protected their languages and traditions.
These tribes have lived in the region for centuries.
American English
How to pronounce tribes
nounB1Common word
TRAIBZ
/tʰɹaɪbz/
One syllable.
Form of tribe
Communities whose members share ancestry, culture, and history, often with their own leaders and traditions.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Groups of people who share interests, values, or an identity and feel connected.
Online tribes can give people a strong sense of belonging.
Many people find their tribes through online communities.
Useful expressions
find people who share your interests and make you feel welcome
He found his tribe at the hiking club.
a group that makes decisions for a tribe
The tribal council met on Tuesday.
practical information known by people inside a group or organization
The team's tribal knowledge was not in the manual.