tribesman
noun
a member of a tribe.
tribesmen
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pluralof tribesman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Iranian authorities had immediately urged local people and tribesmen to join security forces in searching for the airman last Friday, realising the potential political and military value of capturing him alive.
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
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 ● Oct. 23, 2025
In mid-July, dozens of Arab tribesmen and members of the pro-government National Defense Forces held a rally in Deir el-Zour province that was attended by a Russian general.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
In Millie’s case, it’s Henry Lewis, a game tracker respected — even feared — by poachers and tribesmen alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2023
The pictures showed the tribesmen, their bodies painted red, pointing bows and arrows at the approaching helicopters.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
