Synonyms of tribal

tribal

adjective

ˈtrī-bəl 

as in ethnic

of, relating to, or reflecting the traits exhibited by a group of people with a common ancestry and culture

a tribal solidarity that transcends all other loyalties or bonds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ethnic
• racial
• ethnical
• cultural
• familial
• national
• folk
• multicultural
• kin
• kindred
• multiculti

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tribal

In 2004, Kyl wrote legislation that provided one of the largest tribal water rights settlements, which, after a decades-long battle, gave the Gila River Indian Community enough water to fill nearly 313,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools annually. — Jacques Billeaud The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Tunica-Biloxi gives Kalshi an example of a tribal group taking a different approach. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

In 2004, Kyl authored legislation that provided one of the largest tribal water rights settlements, which, after a decades-long battle, gave the Gila River Indian Community enough water to fill nearly 313,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools annually. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Almendariz also organizes Leok Po, a prescribed burn workshop for local fire agencies, including Cal Fire, Yolo County and multiple tribal fire departments. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026