tribesman
Americannoun
plural
tribesmennoun
Other Word Forms
- nontribesman noun
Etymology
Origin of tribesman
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.
The horned skull of a Naga tribesman was among thousands of items that European colonial administrators had collected from the state.
From BBC
The SDF pushed ahead in their offensive over the weekend, capturing two villages and surrounding the main Arab tribesmen’s stronghold in Diban.
From Seattle Times
In Millie’s case, it’s Henry Lewis, a game tracker respected — even feared — by poachers and tribesmen alike.
From Los Angeles Times
At 5 a.m., he said, they headed out into an area of mountains and valleys accompanied by the tribesmen armed with light weapons.
From New York Times
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