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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In 2014, Weller, Boyd and Cumin found how tribalism in healthcare—rigid silos between doctors, nurses and staff—creates dangerous communication breakdowns.
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Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Uni has a unicorn in Jurassic in that there isn’t a fierce tribalism like other movie fanships.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2025
The rare scary movie that's also a thoughtful exploration of family, tribalism and remembering the dead.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Liebling took this characteristic, the public shows of modesty (and less public tribalism), as good old fashioned Midwestern provincialism.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Uni has a unicorn in Jurassic in that there isn’t a fierce tribalism like other movie fanships.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2025
The rare scary movie that's also a thoughtful exploration of family, tribalism and remembering the dead.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Liebling took this characteristic, the public shows of modesty (and less public tribalism), as good old fashioned Midwestern provincialism.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 24 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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