: a member of an aboriginal people of India
—usually used in plural
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Adjective
a tribal solidarity that transcends all other loyalties or bonds
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 May 2024
Many tribal students come from small schools or community colleges that don’t offer such support, said Bray.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 16 May 2024
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Adjective
The duo then plotted to blindside Charlie Davis, a 26-year-old law student from Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, and Gonzalez's closest ally, during tribal council.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 May 2024
Many tribal students come from small schools or community colleges that don’t offer such support, said Bray.
—Usha Lee McFarling, STAT, 16 May 2024
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“Tribal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribal. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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