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tribal
[ trahy-buhl ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a tribe:
tribal customs in Indonesia.
- designating, characterized by, or relating to a strong sense of loyalty to one’s own tribe, party, or group:
Tribal politics can be divisive and counterproductive.
ˈٰ
/ ˈٰɪə /
adjective
- of or denoting a tribe or tribes
tribal chiefs in northern Yemen
- displaying loyalty to a tribe, group, or tribal values
the tribal loyalties of Labour MPs
Derived Forms
- ˈٰly, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٰa· adverb
- ԴDz·ٰa adjective
- ܲȴ-ٰa adjective
- ܲ·ٰa adjective
Example Sentences
Peanuts, but important peanuts — especially for rural and tribal libraries that function on shoestring budgets.
He exposes viewers to the lineage of Black music from Africa to America: from a tribal dance to funk grooves that drive the sound of Hip Hop.
As part of her rounds, the Republican lawmaker appeared in Anchorage before an annual meeting of tribal leaders and nonprofit executives.
Trapped behind bars, the tribal police lieutenant is powerless as he watches his young cousin be taken away by an abusive priest.
Behind the study is the Grizzly Alliance Network, a group of collaborators that include researchers, tribal leaders and wildlife advocates working to bring the bears back to the state.
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