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tribes

The correct spelling is tribes.

How to pronounce tribes

/tɹaɪbz/
noun

IPA: /tɹaɪbz/

Say it like: Tri-bes

The correct spelling is tribes. A socially, ethnically, or politically cohesive group of people. For example: "the Duchess tribe of shorthorns"

Usage Examples

the Duchess tribe of shorthorns

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A socially, ethnically, or politically cohesive group of people.
  2. 2.A society larger than a band but smaller than a state.
  3. 3.A group of apes who live and work together.
  4. 4.A hierarchal rank between family and genus.
  5. 5.The collective noun for various animals.

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