tribe

/tɹaɪb/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

An ethnic group larger than a band or clan (and which may contain clans) but smaller than a nation (and which in turn may constitute a nation with other tribes). The tribe is often the basis of ethnic identity.

2

A tribal nation or people.

3

A nation or people considered culturally primitive, as may be the case in Africa, Australia or Native America.

4

A socially cohesive group of people within a society.

5

A class or group of things.

6

A group of apes who live and work together.

7

A hierarchical rank between family and genus.

8

A group of affiliated Mardi Gras Indians.

9

The collective noun for various animals.

10

A family of animals descended from some particular female progenitor, through the female line.

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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