What is another word for Subtribe?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌbtɹa͡ɪb] (IPA)

A subtribe is a subdivision of a tribe. This terminology is commonly used in the fields of anthropology and biology to describe the classification of species or groups of people. Some synonyms for subtribe include subfamily, subclan, subgroup, and subdivision. Each of these terms represents a smaller categorization within a larger group. In culture, a subtribe may refer to a specific group within a larger community with common interests. In the biological classification of species, a subtribe is used to denote related species that share characteristics but are not a distinct species. Using synonyms for subtribe can help clarify the relationships and distinctions within larger groups.

What are the hypernyms for Subtribe?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Subtribe

By sunset well nigh thirty thousand men had arrived, each Subtribe passing through the village and taking up its post on the slopes around it, where they were at once supplied with food by the women.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty
The honour of the victories we won was yours, and though but a small Subtribe, the name of the Sarci rang through Britain as that of the bravest in the land.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty
But in Balaghat and Mandla the Binjhwar Subtribe is still recognised as the most civilised subdivision of the Baigas.
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell

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