tribespeople: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
lowformal/academic
Quick answer
What does “tribespeople” mean?
The members of a tribe, especially indigenous or traditional groups.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The members of a tribe, especially indigenous or traditional groups.
Can refer to people belonging to a social, cultural, or ethnic tribe, often with connotations of community, tradition, and in some contexts, anthropological study.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage between British and American English.
Connotations
Similar in both, often associated with indigenous cultures, tradition, and academic discourse.
Frequency
Equally low in both varieties, primarily found in academic, documentary, or specialized contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “tribespeople” in a Sentence
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; may appear in reports on corporate social responsibility or sustainability projects involving indigenous communities.
Academic
Common in anthropology, sociology, history, and cultural studies to describe members of tribal societies.
Everyday
Infrequent; typically used in documentaries, news reports, or travel discussions.
Technical
Used in ethnographic research, cultural documentation, and related fields.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “tribespeople”
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Antonyms of “tribespeople”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “tribespeople”
- Using 'tribespeople' as singular; the correct singular is 'tribesperson'.
- Confusing it with 'tribe', which refers to the group itself rather than its members.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Plural; the singular form is 'tribesperson'.
Typically no; it is used for traditional or indigenous tribal groups, though it can be metaphorically extended in some contexts.
'Tribe' refers to the collective group or society, while 'tribespeople' refers to the individual members of that tribe.
It is pronounced /ˈtraɪbzˌpiːpəl/ in both British and American English, with the stress on the first syllable.
The members of a tribe, especially indigenous or traditional groups.
Tribespeople is usually formal/academic in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'tribe' + 's' + 'people' – simply the people of a tribe.
Conceptual Metaphor
Often metaphorically extended to describe any close-knit group with a shared identity, e.g., 'corporate tribespeople' for employees in a company culture.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'tribespeople' most appropriately used?