tribalism
noun
trib·al·ism
ˈtrī-bə-ˌli-zəm 
Examples of tribalism in a Sentence
Tribalism within the group is strong.
the corrupting influence of tribalism
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But media fragmentation and digital tribalism were already facts of life.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
There were clear displays of tribalism from both sets of fans.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Superman’s most poignant fantasy isn’t a morally upright alien savior but the idea that modern journalism, in an era when what the truth is has become a matter of tribalism, can still take down a powerful oligarch.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 July 2025
Commentators blame ideological tribalism, misinformation campaigns and partisan echo chambers for this crisis of trust.
—Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
There were clear displays of tribalism from both sets of fans.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Superman’s most poignant fantasy isn’t a morally upright alien savior but the idea that modern journalism, in an era when what the truth is has become a matter of tribalism, can still take down a powerful oligarch.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 July 2025
Commentators blame ideological tribalism, misinformation campaigns and partisan echo chambers for this crisis of trust.
—Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tribalism
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“Tribalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribalism. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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