| − | A '''tribe''' is a group of individuals, banded together to pursue a mutual goal. Although the term itself is value-neutral, its [[connotation|connotations]] encompass a [[pejorative]] element: the term "tribe" generally refers to a proto-political unit, rather than an organized political unit. Some ancient cultures - like the Twelve Tribes of [[Israel]], and the Tribes of [[Rome]] - retained the definition, and some modern cultures today do, too. | + | A '''tribe''' is a group of individuals, banded together to pursue a mutual goal. Although the term itself is value-neutral, its [[connotation]]s encompass a [[pejorative]] element: the term "tribe" generally refers to a proto-political unit, rather than an organized political unit. Some ancient cultures - like the Twelve Tribes of [[Israel]], and the Tribes of [[Rome]] - retained the definition, and some modern cultures today do, too. |