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tribe Synonyms

Another word for tribe

Choosing another word for tribe depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader.

Usage Example

"The anthropologist spent several years living with a nomadic clan in the desert."

Strong
clan
people
ethnic group
nation
Weak
kin

• noun (Context 2)

A group or class of people who share the same profession, interests, habits, or strong sense of community.

Usage Example

"When she joined the local running club, she finally felt like she had found her clique."

Strong
clique
coterie
crowd
circle
Weak
crew
band

• Nearby Words

tribalism
tribalist
tribally
tribe
tribesman
tribesperson
tribeswoman

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tribe. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tribe
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