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Word List: Tier 1

Term: Tribe

Definition

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Related Terms

  • N/A

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

N/A

Supporting Content

Recommendation from the IBM Inclusive IT Language Initiative Words Matter working group