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tribal

[ trahy-buhl ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a tribe:

    tribal customs in Indonesia.

  2. 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.



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adjective

  1. of or denoting a tribe or tribes

    tribal chiefs in northern Yemen

  2. displaying loyalty to a tribe, group, or tribal values

    the tribal loyalties of Labour MPs

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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰly, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٰa· adverb
  • ԴDz·ٰa adjective
  • ܲȴ-ٰa adjective
  • ܲ·ٰa adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tribal1

First recorded in 1625–35; tribe + -al 1
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Example Sentences

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Peanuts, but important peanuts — especially for rural and tribal libraries that function on shoestring budgets.

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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.

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As part of her rounds, the Republican lawmaker appeared in Anchorage before an annual meeting of tribal leaders and nonprofit executives.

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Trapped behind bars, the tribal police lieutenant is powerless as he watches his young cousin be taken away by an abusive priest.

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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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