primitive tribe

Frequency: 6.16.5 per million words

Describes a tribe at a very early stage of development.

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  • Archaeologists discovered evidence of a primitive tribe that lived in the area thousands of years ago.
  • The documentary explored the customs of a primitive tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
  • Early human societies often consisted of small, primitive tribes relying on hunting and gathering.
  • Anthropologists study how a primitive tribe adapts to its harsh environment.
  • Many people mistakenly associate all indigenous groups with primitive tribes, which is an oversimplification.
  • The isolated island was home to a primitive tribe that had little contact with the outside world.
  • Their tools and shelters suggested they were a primitive tribe with basic technology.
  • Tales of a lost primitive tribe living in the mountains captivated the adventurer.
  • Despite being a primitive tribe, they possessed a rich oral tradition and complex social structures.
  • The government sought to protect the land of the last remaining primitive tribe.