### Question
Can you define what tribe means?


### Answer
**Tribe** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 1772a*:

> the Seminole Tribe of Indians of Florida or Seminole Tribe of Florida, a tribe of American Indians recognized by the United States and organized under section 476 of this title and recognized by the State of Florida pursuant to chapter 285, Florida Statutes, and its successors

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1772a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER VI-FLORIDA INDIAN (SEMINOLE) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

