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