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# tribe
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## Definition
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A tribe is a group of people who are usually descended from a common ancestor.
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* People from the same tribe usually share a common language and culture.
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* In the Old Testament, God divided the people of Israel into twelve tribes. Each tribe was descended from a son or grandson of Jacob.
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* A tribe is smaller than a nation, but larger than a clan.
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