TRIBE

[noun] [C + singular or plural verb] - a group of people, often of related families, who live together, sharing the same language, culture and history, esp. those who do not live in towns or cities and do not have industry or writinga tribe of Amazonian Indiansthe Masai tribeMany tribes which in the past governed themselves are nowadays part of a larger country.(figurative informal) A tribe can also be a large family or other group you belong to.We've invited Carol's sisters and brothers and their spouses and children - the whole Cassidy tribe.