tribelet
[trahyb-lit]
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noun
a tribe having few members, especially one that is a component of a larger tribal organization.
Origin of tribelet
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Historical Examples of tribelet
The next social group, larger than the family, was the tribelet.
California Athabascan GroupsMartin A. Baumhoff
He says the yu-e-yet-te ke-ah was the tribelet north of Chamise Creek.
California Athabascan GroupsMartin A. Baumhoff
This tribelet is the "sko-den ke-ah" of the Eel River Wailaki.
California Athabascan GroupsMartin A. Baumhoff
This is the name for the tribelet between the upper waters of Bull Cr.
California Athabascan GroupsMartin A. Baumhoff
This is given as the Mattole R. area, possibly a tribelet designation.
California Athabascan GroupsMartin A. Baumhoff