This is the 10115th most frequent Japanese word.
部族
"部族" means "tribe" or "clan."
Here, "部族" refers to a group of people living together in a defined tribal community.
その部族は山間部に住んでいます。
The tribe lives in the mountainous area.
In this sentence, "部族" represents distinct tribes that may have interrelations or conflicts.
部族間の争いが歴史的に続いてきた。
Conflicts between tribes have historically persisted.
"部族" here highlights the cultural and social identity of a tribal group.