tribal
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1trib·al

adjective \ˈtrī-bəl\

Definition of TRIBAL

: of, relating to, or characteristic of a tribe <tribal customs>
trib·al·ly \-bə-lē\ adverb

Examples of TRIBAL

  1. <a tribal solidarity that transcends all other loyalties or bonds>

First Known Use of TRIBAL

1632

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2tribal

noun

Definition of TRIBAL

: a member of an aboriginal people of India —usually used in plural

First Known Use of TRIBAL

1953

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