tribu
tribe
noun TREE-boo Less Common
Origin: From Latin tribus (one of the three original divisions of Rome).
Usage Note
Tribu is feminine despite ending in -u, a less common pattern in Spanish. It is used both for traditional indigenous communities and informally for any tight-knit social group or clique. The plural is regular: tribus.
Examples
"Cada tribu tiene sus propias tradiciones."
Natural Translation
Each tribe has its own traditions.
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