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Tribe
see synonyms of tribeNoun
3. tribe
(biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily
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Tribe
see synonyms of tribenoun
1.
a social division of a people, esp of a preliterate people, defined in terms of common descent, territory, culture, etc
2. (an ethnic or ancestral division of ancient cultures, esp of one of the following)
a.
any of the three divisions of the ancient Romans, the Latins, Sabines, and Etruscans
b.
one of the later political divisions of the Roman people
c.
any of the 12 divisions of ancient Israel, each of which was named after and believed to be descended from one of the 12 patriarchs
d.
a phyle of ancient Greece
3. informal, often humorous
a.
a large number of persons, animals, etc
b.
a specific class or group of persons
c.
a family, esp a large one
4. biology
a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a subfamily
5. stockbreeding
a strain of animals descended from a common female ancestor through the female line
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Tribe
see synonyms of tribe noun
1.
esp. among preliterate peoples, a group of persons, families, or clans believed to be descended from a common ancestor and forming a close community under a leader, or chief
2.
a group of this kind having recognized ancestry
; specif.,a.
any of the three divisions of the ancient Romans, traditionally of Latin, Sabine,
and Etruscan origin
b.
any of the later political and territorial divisions of the ancient Romans
c.
any of the phylae of ancient Greece
d.
any of the twelve divisions of the ancient Israelites
3.
any group of people having the same occupation, habits, ideas, etc.
often in a somewhat derogatory sense the tribe of drama critics
4.
a taxonomic category that is a subdivision of a subfamily of plants or animals and consists of several
closely related genera
5.
a natural group of plants or animals classified together without regard for their taxonomic relations
6.
in stock breeding, the animals descended from the same female through the female line
7. Informal
a family, esp. a large one
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Tribe
see synonyms of triben.
1. A unit of sociopolitical organization consisting of a number of families, clans, or other groups who share a common ancestry and culture and among whom leadership is typically neither formalized nor permanent.
2. A political, ethnic, or ancestral division of ancient states and cultures, especially:
a. Any of the three divisions of the ancient Romans, namely, the Latin, Sabine, and Etruscan.
b. Any of the 12 divisions of ancient Israel.
c. A phyle of ancient Greece.
3. A group of people sharing an occupation, interest, or habit: a tribe of graduate students.
4. Informal A large family.
5. Biology A taxonomic category ranking below a family or subfamily and above a genus and usually containing several genera.
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