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TRIBES

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Tribes.

How to pronounce tribes:

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Tribes - as a noun

A social division of (usually preliterate) people

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
folk
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A federation (as of american indians)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
federation of tribes

(biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
taxontaxonomic categorytaxonomic group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Group of people related by blood or marriage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clankinkin groupkindredkinship group
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"There are many different tribes in the Amazon rainforest."
"The Native American tribes had their own unique languages and cultures."
"The meeting was attended by representatives of various tribes."
"Indigenous tribes have been living in these lands for centuries."
"The tribes lived in harmony with nature."
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Word Game Points

Is TRIBES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tribes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRIBES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is TRIBES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tribes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRIBES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is TRIBES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tribes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRIBES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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