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Most Nigerians I've met have used the word tribe, and not that I've used it that extensively but none of them have mentioned my use. Equally when I lived with an indigenous community in Bolivia I'm pretty sure the Spanish speaking guide used the word tribe (or rather the Spanish version).
But I get the argument against it, and in both my examples neither were overly PC in their language.
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Way over my head. I just know that during the 15 or so years I've co-owned businesses in West Africa, my friends and business partners often ask people they've just met which tribe they are from and use the word tribe extensively. People seem to be very proud to talk of their tribal ancestry.
Hadn't crossed my mind that it might not be acceptable to use that word. What is the correct word to use to describe a tribe now? Is it more that a white person shouldn't use tribe?