La tribu
Example: La tribu vivait dans la forêt depuis des siècles.
Definition
"La tribu" refers to a social group consisting of families or clans sharing common ancestry, culture, and language, often living together in a specific territory. It is typically associated with traditional societies maintaining strong communal bonds and customs over generations.
Etymology
The term "la tribu" comes from the Latin word 'tribus,' which originally referred to a division of the Roman people. Over time, it evolved to describe indigenous or traditional social groups connected by kinship and shared culture. Did you know? The word 'tribe' in English shares this same Latin root.
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