tribesman

[trahybz-muhn]

noun

plural

tribesmen 

1. a member of a tribe.

tribesman

/ ˈtraɪbzmən /

noun

1. a member of a tribe

Other Word Forms

• nontribesman noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tribesman¹

1790–1800; tribe + 's 1 + -man

Example Sentences

The aim was to try and bring an end to a week of sectarian violence between the minority Druze religious community and Bedouin tribesmen that has left more than 1,000 people dead.

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The clashes soon spread into other parts of Suweida province, with tribesmen reportedly launching attacks on nearby Druze towns and villages.

From BBC

The clashes soon spread into other parts of Suweida province, with tribesmen reportedly launching attacks on Druze towns and villages on the city's outskirts.

From BBC

The horned skull of a Naga tribesman was among thousands of items that European colonial administrators had collected from the state.

From BBC

Police say that on Sunday alone, more than 300 shots were fired by tribesmen, after peace talks between the clans had failed.

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