1. tribe - Noun
2. tribe - Verb
3. Tribe - Proper noun
A family, race, or series of generations, descending from the same progenitor, and kept distinct, as in the case of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from the twelve sons of Jacob.
A number of species or genera having certain structural characteristics in common; as, a tribe of plants; a tribe of animals.
A nation of savages or uncivilized people; a body of rude people united under one leader or government; as, the tribes of the Six Nations; the Seneca tribe.
A division, class, or distinct portion of a people, from whatever cause that distinction may have originated; as, the city of Athens was divided into ten tribes.
A family of animals descended from some particular female progenitor, through the female line; as, the Duchess tribe of shorthorns.
To distribute into tribes or classes.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAaron provides his rod to represent the tribe of Levi, and "it put forth buds, produced blossoms, and bore ripe almonds " (Numbers 17:8), as an evidence of the exclusive right to the priesthood of the tribe of Levi. Source: Internet
Abraha found a pretext, presented by different sources alternatively as pollution of the church by a tribe allied to the Meccans or as an attack on Abraha's grandson in Najran by a Meccan party. Source: Internet
A casino and luxury hotel was opened in Niagara Falls, New York, by the Seneca Indian tribe. Source: Internet
Adam, who is on the outs of the tribe dynamics, accused Sarah and Ben of having the idol and pretending to look for it, without ever considering Sophie. Source: Internet
According to Zacks, “WD-40 Company is a tribe of passionate, committed professionals, all dedicated to the same goal: to create positive lasting memories in every interaction they have. Source: Internet
According to a statement by BIA head Larry Echohawk the Cherokee Nation is not the historical Cherokee tribe but instead a "successor in interest." Source: Internet