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Definition of tribesperson
tribesperson
/ˈtɹaɪbzˌpɜːrsən/
tribes · per · son
Plural:tribespeople
tribesperson Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
tribesperson Game Scores & Validity
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• noun
1
A member of a tribe, especially one living in a traditional or indigenous community.
Example
"Every tribesperson in the village participated in the annual harvest ceremony."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for tribespersonWord Nuance & Usage
Most commonly used in the plural form 'tribespeople' as a gender-neutral alternative to 'tribesman' or 'tribeswoman'.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tribesperson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tribesperson