Carib
noun
A member of an indigenous people of South and Central America.
He studied the language and culture of the Carib people.
Often appears as...
- carib people
- carib tribe
noun
The family of languages spoken by the Carib people.
He is studying Carib, a language spoken by some indigenous tribes in South America.
Often appears as...
- carib language
- speak carib
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Relating to the Carib people or their languages.
They visited a museum that has several Carib artifacts.
Often appears as...
- carib culture
- carib artifacts
noun
A member of an indigenous people of South and Central America.
He studied the language and culture of the Carib people.
Often appears as...
- carib people
- carib tribe
noun
The family of languages spoken by the Carib people.
He is studying Carib, a language spoken by some indigenous tribes in South America.
Often appears as...
- carib language
- speak carib
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Relating to the Carib people or their languages.
They visited a museum that has several Carib artifacts.
Often appears as...
- carib culture
- carib artifacts
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Caribbeans
Don't confuse 'Carib' with 'Caribbean.' 'Carib' refers to an indigenous group, not the region.
The Carib people live in South America, not the Caribbean islands.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Knowing the history of the Carib people can add depth to their cultural references.
European colonization greatly affected the Carib people's history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'Carib' with respect for referring to people, acknowledging their cultural heritage.
She admires the Carib people's resilient history and traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Caribbeans
Don't confuse 'Carib' with 'Caribbean.' 'Carib' refers to an indigenous group, not the region.
The Carib people live in South America, not the Caribbean islands.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Knowing the history of the Carib people can add depth to their cultural references.
European colonization greatly affected the Carib people's history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'Carib' with respect for referring to people, acknowledging their cultural heritage.
She admires the Carib people's resilient history and traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Caribbeans
Don't confuse 'Carib' with 'Caribbean.' 'Carib' refers to an indigenous group, not the region.
The Carib people live in South America, not the Caribbean islands.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Knowing the history of the Carib people can add depth to their cultural references.
European colonization greatly affected the Carib people's history.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'Carib' with respect for referring to people, acknowledging their cultural heritage.
She admires the Carib people's resilient history and traditions.
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A brief history of...
Somewhere along the way, the word "Carib" became "Canibe" and then "Cannibal." First used by colonizers to dehumanize indigenous people, it has since been applied to anyone who eats human flesh.
Video examples
A brief history of...
Somewhere along the way, the word "Carib" became "Canibe" and then "Cannibal." First used by colonizers to dehumanize indigenous people, it has since been applied to anyone who eats human flesh.
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