Definition of tribal
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a tribe
- tribal customs
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Examples of tribal in a Sentence
a tribal solidarity that transcends all other loyalties or bonds
Recent Examples of tribal from the Web
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The force combines officers from federal, state, county, tribal and local law enforcement agencies to help secure Arizona's border and prevent drug smuggling and human trafficking.
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Louise Stroe, 51, a native of Denmark who now lives in Woodside, creates jewelry at Peace à Porter, inspired by ancient and tribal jewelry and includes lustrous Tahitian pearls.
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The brand's aesthetic is at once tribal and modern, and this bag is a perfect reflection of their unique vision!
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Authorities conducted more than 300 interviews in the investigation of the Red Skin Kingz, using a task force made up of tribal, state and federal officials, said Michael Caputo, an FBI assistant special agent in charge for the Arizona district.
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The playground is a little tribal, even for adults.
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Lujan Grisham's campaign received endorsements from an array of labor unions, progressive advocacy groups, and several tribal governments totaling $1.4 million.
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Shannon McNeeley, a social scientist with Colorado State University, began to interview tribal members and farmers to get their sense of it.
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Conditions aren't forecast to improve anytime soon, and tribal officials suspect other animals have died with not enough to eat or drink.
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First Known Use of tribal
1632
Definition of tribal
: a member of an aboriginal people of India
—usually used in plural
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At tribal, Bradley spoke highly of how great everyone at Naviti has been getting along; that got some eye rolls.
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At Ghost Island, Kellyn was offered a 50/50 chance at a secret advantage but declined as there was also a 50/50 chance at losing her vote in the next tribal.
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But tribalism ultimately couldn’t save Pruitt from himself Being openly tribal has served Scott Pruitt well so far in his career, earning him the iron-clad support of industry, the far right, and Donald Trump alike.
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At Ghost Island, Kellyn was offered a 50/50 chance at a secret advantage but declined as there was also a 50/50 chance at losing her vote in the next tribal.
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At Ghost Island, Kellyn was offered a 50/50 chance at a secret advantage but declined as there was also a 50/50 chance at losing her vote in the next tribal.
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At Lavita, after a dramatic tribal, Laurel got some back-patting from Domenick and Kellyn for ratting out Dez last week.
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The episode started with Libby having a pout fest about receiving votes in last week's tribal.
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Being openly tribal has served Scott Pruitt well so far in his career, earning him the iron-clad support of industry, the far right, and Donald Trump alike.
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First Known Use of tribal
1953
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Definition of tribal for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to a tribe or tribes
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Definition of tribal for Students
: relating to a tribe
- a tribal custom
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