tribe
/tɹaɪb/ noun B2- An ethnic group larger than a band or clan (and which may contain clans) but smaller than a nation (and which in turn may constitute a nation with other tribes). The tribe is often the basis of ethnic identity. · the Twelve Tribes of Israel; Germanic tribes; Celtic tribes· The Formation of Kazakh Identity: From Tribe to Nation-state
- A tribal nation or people.
- A nation or people considered culturally primitive, as may be the case in Africa, Australia or Native America.
- A socially cohesive group of people within a society. · Near-synonyms: nation; ingroup· She found her tribe among fellow cross-stitchers.
- A class or group of things.
- A hierarchical rank between family and genus.
- A species or group of similar species of animal.
- A group of affiliated Mardi Gras Indians.
Plural tribes
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He is not of our tribe, being footless--and with most evil eyes,” said Bagheera.
The Law of the Jungle, which never orders anything without a reason, forbids every beast to eat Man except when he is killing to show his children how to kill, and then he must hunt outside the hunting grounds of his pack or tribe.
The big, serious, old brown bear was delighted to have so quick a pupil, for the young wolves will only learn as much of the Law of the Jungle as applies to their own pack and tribe, and run away as soon as they can repeat the Hunting Verse--“Feet that make no noise; eyes that can see in the dark; ears that can hear the winds in their lairs, and sharp white teeth, all these things are the marks of our brothers except Tabaqui the Jackal and the Hyaena whom we hate.” But Mowgli, as a man-cub, had to learn a great deal more than this.
“Except his own tribe,” said Bagheera, under his breath; and then aloud to Mowgli, “Have a care for my ribs, Little Brother!
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