Tribe Definition & Meaning
tribe
- noun
- a social division of (usually preliterate) people
- a federation (as of American Indians)
- (biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily
- group of people related by blood or marriage
"Tribe" in song lyrics
See how tribe is used in real songs:
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"Peace to Funkdoobiest and Boo-Yah T.R.I.B.E."
A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — Props * -
"Sometimes forget rhymes like Lupe did with Tribe"
Apathy — Welcome to Assholeville Part II -
"I live my life in an outcast tribe"
Arrested Development — Dawn of the Dreads
Words that rhyme with tribe
Usage tips for "tribe"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tribe" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tribe to find words that pair well.
Use "tribe" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does tribe mean?
- a social division of (usually preliterate) people a federation (as of American Indians) (biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily group of people related by blood or marriage
- What part of speech is tribe?
- Tribe is a noun.
- How many definitions does tribe have?
- Tribe has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).