: 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, 25 Sep. 2025
Torres acted as a case manager, assisting students with anything from recruitment, admissions and career exploration to tribal financial aid, Erickson said.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 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
During tribal council, the Kele Tribe told host Jeff Probst that the decision was based on keeping the tribe strong.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Torres acted as a case manager, assisting students with anything from recruitment, admissions and career exploration to tribal financial aid, Erickson said.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.
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