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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Back then, software tribalism drove a wedge between PC and Mac users.
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But that doesn’t mean that the tribalism enabled by the internet is entirely a bad thing, Ms. Van Cleaf notes.
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Outside of just Africa being beautiful, the tribalism, the face painting, and all these things people are now being attracted to, there are so many developmental conversations that are being had and need to be had.
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McLuhan, in his peculiar Morse code-like cadence, calmly predicted that the media would hurtle humanity back to tribalism.
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And being on the smart side requires a deep commitment to a currency of bipartisanship, and non-tribalism that is simply marginalized now in our politics.
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The Charity: Refugee campaign would not try to educate you about global politics, or Syria’s complex tribalism.
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Clad in clown makeup, matching smocks and hairnets festooned with frilly gills, these aquatic creatures appear totally alien at first, but eventually reveal multiple humanlike traits: callous manipulation, rampant tribalism … and perhaps, love?
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This is part of a growing tribalism that contributes to the polarization of our political system.
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First Known Use of tribalism
1861
TRIBALISM Defined for English Language Learners
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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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