Definition of tribalism
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: strong in-group loyalty
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Examples of tribalism in a Sentence
Tribalism within the group is strong.
the corrupting influence of tribalism
Recent Examples of tribalism from the Web
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The problem is structural: the root of tribalism is human nature, and the current state of American democracy is distinctly primeval.
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The show’s very title suggests tribalism, the bond linking individuals as a group, separate from all others.
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That makes political tribalism even less resolvable and even more combustible.
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But as the Times points out, Facebook’s core structure – including an algorithm that prioritizes content that gets the most engagement – may help foment outrage and tribalism.
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This kind of tribalism is both a cause and a consequence of trouble.
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That kind of tribalism in politics is not new, of course, but with the Trump administration, the US conservative movement has more or less abandoned any pretense of anything loftier.
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Nearly everyone writing about politics today seems anxious about tribalism.
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But tribalism can be tempting for everyone, and Trump's opponents are sometimes put in the position of taking up with people who provide a convenient cause or narrative.
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First Known Use of tribalism
1861
TRIBALISM Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of tribalism for English Language Learners
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: loyalty to a tribe or other social group especially when combined with strong negative feelings for people outside the group
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