tribal

forbidden word: tribal

tribal

tribal, adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a tribe.
    tribal customs in Indonesia.

  2. designating, characterized by, or relating to a strong sense of loyalty to one’s own tribe, party, or group.
    Tribal politics can be divisive and counterproductive.

Word History and Origins
Origin of tribal1
First recorded in 1625–35; tribe + -al 1

Other Word Forms

  • tribally adverb
  • nontribal adjective
  • quasi-tribal adjective
  • subtribal adjective

from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025d). In Dictionary.com

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example sentences: tribal

Like the other traditionals among the Cheyennes and Lakotas, he had desired simply to follow the old way of life—hunting buffalo, raiding tribal enemies and camping where he wished.
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“This land return demonstrates the very essence of tribal land restoration, which expands access to essential food and medicinal resources,” said Lester R. Nieto Jr. “Shine”, Chairman, Tule River Tribal Council in a statement.
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“You know what this place is like – it can be very tribal, and people maybe don’t want to go here or there or whatever,” he said.
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The next year, he and some of his tribesmen joined the SDF determined to exact revenge and regain control of their tribal lands.
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Because prediction markets circumvent sports-betting taxes and regulations, several state governments and tribal groups have criticized them.
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from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025d). In Dictionary.com


November 1st, 2025
Salem, Massachusetts

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