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tribesman

American  
[trahybz-muhn] / ˈtraɪbz mən /

noun

PLURAL

tribesmen
  1. a member of a tribe.


tribesman British  
/ ˈtraɪbzmən /

noun

  1. a member of a tribe

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Other Word Forms

  • nontribesman noun

Etymology

Origin of tribesman

1790–1800; tribe + 's 1 + -man

Example Sentences

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The next year, he and some of his tribesmen joined the SDF determined to exact revenge and regain control of their tribal lands.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From BBC

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