often disapproving
: loyalty to a tribe or other social group especially when combined with strong negative feelings for people outside the group
Tribalism within the group is strong.
the corrupting influence of tribalism
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“Tribalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/tribalism. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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