tribe

tribe

CEFR: C1-C2 /tribe/ [t.r.ay1.b]

The word tribe can have several meanings, but either way, it is referring to a group of people. These people can be related by blood or marriage. Or, it can be a social division. Normally, a tribe is referring to preliterate people or people who were not able to read or write. Here are example sentences:

Example Sentences:
The land is occupied by a friendly tribe.
Many tribes were able to establish peaceful trade relations with the new colonists during the early stages of the European settlement.