Social division in a traditional society (5)

I believe the answer is:

tribe

(Other definitions for tribe that I've seen before include "Extended family group" , "Race" , "Ethnic group" , "Division of, eg, North American natives" , "Racial group living under chief" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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