tribes
US /traɪbz/
UK /traɪbz/
複数名詞
1.
部族
groups of people, often of a common ancestry, culture, or language, living in a particular area and often led by a chief
例:
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Many indigenous tribes still live in harmony with nature.
多くの先住民族の部族は、今も自然と調和して暮らしています。
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The anthropologist studied the customs of various African tribes.
人類学者は様々なアフリカの部族の習慣を研究した。
2.
部族, 氏族
a social division in some traditional societies consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader
例:
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The ancient Roman society was divided into several tribes.
古代ローマ社会はいくつかの部族に分かれていた。
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Each of the twelve tribes of Israel had its own territory.
イスラエルの十二部族それぞれが独自の領土を持っていた。
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