Federation Of Tribes (Noun)
Meaning
A federation (as of American Indians).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The local government formed a federation of tribes to address the land use policies affecting their ancestral territories.
- A delegate from each tribe attended the council to form a strong and united federation.
- Historically, the Iroquois Confederacy served as a model for other native American tribes seeking to establish a federation.
- By forming a federation of tribes, the Native American groups hoped to protect their cultural heritage and rights.
- In an effort to resolve long-standing disputes, tribal leaders agreed to create a loose federation of tribes with shared goals and interests.