tribalism
noun
\
Definition of tribalism
Examples of tribalism in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
America is a far more diverse country than some seem to realize — even within Trumpism — and much of that is because of tribalism and limited contact with people who are different. — Eugene Scott, Washington Post, "How ‘Roseanne’ reinforces a myth about Trump supporters," 30 Mar. 2018 Reverting to tribalism is the taproot of our social and political polarization. — WSJ, "It’s Hard to See Democracy Coexisting With Tribalism," 7 Nov. 2018 In Portland, Maine, chef Brad Messier agreed with the sentiments, but said the country's tribalism is too great to ignore. — Philip Marcelo, Fox News, "Social issues roiling US weigh heavy on Independence Day," 3 July 2018 Even the power of faith which frequently inspires great generosity and self-sacrifice can fall victim to tribalism. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Message Reflects on the Royal Family's 'Busy Year'," 25 Dec. 2018 Former President Barack Obama discussing political tribalism during a speech at the University of Illinois on Friday. — Fox News Staff, Fox News, "The GOP battle for the speakership intensifies," 7 Sep. 2018 These independents supposedly hold the key to breaking through our bitter partisanship, our rampant tribalism. — Michael Wear, Time, "Don't Quit the Republican Party. Stay and Fight," 22 June 2018 Fighter jets and 21st-century burgers As Wilson's anecdote illustrates, where there are fans, there's often tribalism. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "Open mind, wide open throttle: We go to our first NASCAR race," 15 Nov. 2018 Rather, colleges and universities inculcate the practices and spirit of the tribalism that disfigures American politics. — Peter Berkowitz, WSJ, "Conservatism and Populism Go Back Centuries," 6 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tribalism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for tribalism
tribalism
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tribalism
See the full definition for tribalism in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on tribalism
What made you want to look up tribalism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Time Traveler Quiz: Which Word Came First?
-
- Which came first?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
-
Time Traveler Quiz: Which Word Came First?
Which word entered the English language first?
Take the quiz -
Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times
Do you know these earlier meanings of words?
Take the quiz -
True or False?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
Take the quiz -
Word Winder's CrossWinder
Play the game
Share tribalism
Resources for tribalism