local tribe

collocation in English

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local
adjective
uk
/ˈləʊ.kəl/us
/ˈloʊ.kəl/
from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of ...
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tribe
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/traɪb/us
/traɪb/
a group of people, often of related families, who live together, sharing the same language, culture, and history, especially those who do not live in towns ...
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(Definition oflocalandtribefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflocal tribe

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The exception is stranger farmers who are not members of thelocaltribeand face limited access and uncertain tenures.
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Due to prolonged legal efforts the land was later returned to thelocaltribe.
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These division designations are mostly derived from selectedlocaltribenames.
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Through his magic tricks, he dominates thelocaltribe.
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For the next two weeks, the settlers did not see any members of thelocaltribe.
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He later marries into alocaltribeand has many children.
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The discovery of the dog skulls has led to suggestions that thelocaltribeor family may have had the dog as their symbol or totem.
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The sculpture that is created is a composite of all the physical characteristics, especially facial features, of thelocaltribeor tribes, as well as their stories and histories.
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In local myth, the area was named when thelocaltribewere roasting their captives on a fire after a victory in battle.
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Garos, thelocaltribeinhabiting the region, believe this hill to be the sort of resting place for departed souls.
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Are the local tribes now co-operating to improve the conditions?
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He had sent messages to the local tribes to determine their intentions.
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In the early 1860s, there were continuous attacks from local tribes.
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They are very often surprised by the perplexing behavior of these local tribes.
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It is thought to be a ritual site for the local tribes.
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Santali language is one of the most spoken language by local tribes.
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This settlement had to be abandoned because of clashes with the local tribes.
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The debate helped frame archaeologists relationships with local tribes in future research.
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Up to 1900, it was inhabited by the local tribes.
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