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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Around the fire, Mussa takes a dim view of the tribesmen who insist on the traditional norms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
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
Some Arab tribesmen in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour were angered by the detention of Ahmad Khbeil, better known as Abu Khawla.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 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
