: a member of an aboriginal people of India
—usually used in plural
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Adjective
a tribal solidarity that transcends all other loyalties or bonds
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Photos of him with tribal kings at formal ceremonies in Africa.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The emotional heartbeat of the gang, Cancer is the one hugging people after blindsides and crying at the final tribal.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
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Adjective
After the immunity challenge, Alex got to celebrate his first immunity win while Sophi became the only Season 49 contestant to have gone to every single tribal council so far.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Photos of him with tribal kings at formal ceremonies in Africa.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Arguing that relocation can stem the loss of biodiversity, the government has classified some islands used by Nicobarese tribals as wildlife sanctuaries.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The emotional heartbeat of the gang, Cancer is the one hugging people after blindsides and crying at the final tribal.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
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“Tribal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribal. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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