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single-tribe

|sin-gle-tribe|

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/ˈsɪŋɡəl traɪb/

homogeneous community

Etymology
Etymology Information

'single-tribe' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one' or 'individual,' and 'tribe,' which comes from Latin 'tribus,' referring to a group or community.

Historical Evolution

'tribe' changed from the Latin word 'tribus' and eventually became the modern English word 'tribe.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'tribe' referred to a division of the Roman people, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a group of people with a common culture or identity.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a group or community consisting of individuals who share a common identity or culture, often characterized by a single ethnic or cultural background.

The single-tribe community held a festival to celebrate their heritage.

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Last updated: 2025/03/06 20:45