: a member of an aboriginal people of India
—usually used in plural
Examples of tribal in a Sentence
Adjective
a tribal solidarity that transcends all other loyalties or bonds
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Meanwhile, tribal groups with exclusive rights to offer gambling in states like California are concerned prediction markets entering their territories will upend their economies.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Otherwise, all bets are off — including when answering questions that Probst himself asks while talking to them during challenges or at tribals.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
The project, funded by the Pala Band of Mission Indians, is expected to create more than 35 new jobs in the local community and is one of the ways the tribe is boosting local economic development and working toward tribal economic sustainability.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Meanwhile, tribal groups with exclusive rights to offer gambling in states like California are concerned prediction markets entering their territories will upend their economies.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 29 June 2025
Noun
The emotional heartbeat of the gang, Cancer is the one hugging people after blindsides and crying at the final tribal.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Otherwise, all bets are off — including when answering questions that Probst himself asks while talking to them during challenges or at tribals.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 May 2025
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“Tribal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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