SINCE 1828
detribalize
verb
de·trib·al·ize
| \ (ˌ)dē-ˈtrī-bə-ˌlīz
\
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detribalized;
detribalizing
Definition of detribalize
: to cause to lose tribal identity : acculturate
Other Words from detribalize
detribalization
\ (ˌ)dē-ˌtrī-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən
\
noun
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noun
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