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Word List: Tier 1
Term: tribe
Definition
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Related Terms
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Usage Context
Recommendation
Use with caution. Do not use to refer to a group formed to accomplish a task.
Recommended Replacements
- Squad of squads
- Team
Unsuitable Replacements
- None
Rationale
“Tribe” is a term that can be associated with colonialism or can be considered cultural appropriation. The word has a history of being used to describe division along ethnic or racial lines. As such, choose other words to describe groups of people.
Term Status
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Supporting Content
Recommendation from the IBM Inclusive IT Language Initiative Words Matter working group