as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Fearing trouble from the warring tribes, the trip was scaled back to an exploration up the Red River and into Arkansas through the Ouachita River.
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Curtis Varnell The Timepiece, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Reed and other members of the Karuk tribe have been able to return to their ancestral fishing traditions and have been catching fall-run salmon.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Figuring out how many deer and elk the peninsula’s cougars killed, for example, could help tribes determine hunting quotas, thus keeping game on the landscape for felines and Native people alike.
—Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Once the tribes merge, chances are this bit of tea will get back to him.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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One Navy veteran will also receive a traditional burial at sea, and additional urns will be reunited with family in Rhode Island, New York, and Maine.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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During the show’s run, Kevin was sometimes considered selfish and immature, especially when compared to some of the gentler members of the Pearson clan.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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On Friday, the artist popped up at their cheerleading event alongside other members of the Combs clan: Quincy and Justin.Essence, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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