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detribalize

verb de·trib·al·ize \ (ˌ)dē-ˈtrī-bə-ˌlīz \

Definition of detribalize

detribalized; detribalizing
transitive verb
: to cause to lose tribal identity : acculturate
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detribalization

play \(ˌ)dē-ˌtrī-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

First Known Use of detribalize

1920

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