tribal
1 of 2adjective
trib·al ˈtrī-bəl 
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a tribe
tribal customs
tribally
ˈtrī-bə-lē
adverb tribal
2 of 2noun
: a member of an aboriginal people of India —usually used in plural
Synonyms
Adjective
- ethnic
- ethnical
- racial
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Example Sentences
Adjective a tribal solidarity that transcends all other loyalties or bonds
Recent Examples on the Web
Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 Clarabelle Lewis, the facility manager for the tribal government, the Chinik Eskimo Community, was among those who sought refuge on the hill overlooking Golovin. CBS News, 18 Sep. 2022 Chief Sanderson and other leaders are calling for a tribal police force that could fill the gap when the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada’s federal police force, isn’t available. Vipal Monga, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 The story isn't not Pocahontas, with Jake as the goofball outsider learning indigenous wisdom from tribal princess Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Revenue from it funds tribal programs for the elderly, public works, the cultural center, scholarships and other social services. Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Another consideration is tribal water rights in Utah, which must be satisfied through the state’s share of Colorado River water. Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Maria, who was at one point a tribal princess, can speak the Choctaw language and learned traditional beading and cooking skills. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 The park's staff are evaluating and revising cultural and historic interpretations with tribal historic preservation officers. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Jim Vertuno, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022 State, tribal and community leaders have worked together to ensure Westwater will be connected to an electrical grid next month. The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Mar. 2022 The next day Deshawn, Erika, and Xander head to the final tribal. Joseph Longo, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2021 The figure accounts for all line-of-duty deaths through Dec. 31, 2021, and represents law enforcement officers at the federal, state, county and municipal levels, as well as those in the tribal, campus, military and territorial sectors. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2022 Meanwhile, Erika’s superb performance at the final tribal mirrored her gameplay. Joseph Longo, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2021 My lowest moment in the game actually provided me the most healing outside of the game, and that was my breakdown at the final seven tribal. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2021 And who knows what’s going to happen once the Luvu tribe breaks up and heads to tribal. Joseph Longo, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2021 Who wouldn’t take an opportunity for immunity, especially after you’ve been gone for two days only to head to your first tribal? Joseph Longo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2021 See More
Adjective
President Murmu is India’s first ever tribal president. Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 Clarabelle Lewis, the facility manager for the tribal government, the Chinik Eskimo Community, was among those who sought refuge on the hill overlooking Golovin. CBS News, 18 Sep. 2022 Chief Sanderson and other leaders are calling for a tribal police force that could fill the gap when the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada’s federal police force, isn’t available. Vipal Monga, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 The story isn't not Pocahontas, with Jake as the goofball outsider learning indigenous wisdom from tribal princess Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Revenue from it funds tribal programs for the elderly, public works, the cultural center, scholarships and other social services. Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Another consideration is tribal water rights in Utah, which must be satisfied through the state’s share of Colorado River water. Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Maria, who was at one point a tribal princess, can speak the Choctaw language and learned traditional beading and cooking skills. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 The park's staff are evaluating and revising cultural and historic interpretations with tribal historic preservation officers. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Noun
The tribal began Monday in Austin, Texas — where Jones lives and broadcasts his show — following months of delays. Jim Vertuno, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022 State, tribal and community leaders have worked together to ensure Westwater will be connected to an electrical grid next month. The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Mar. 2022 The next day Deshawn, Erika, and Xander head to the final tribal. Joseph Longo, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2021 The figure accounts for all line-of-duty deaths through Dec. 31, 2021, and represents law enforcement officers at the federal, state, county and municipal levels, as well as those in the tribal, campus, military and territorial sectors. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2022 Meanwhile, Erika’s superb performance at the final tribal mirrored her gameplay. Joseph Longo, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2021 My lowest moment in the game actually provided me the most healing outside of the game, and that was my breakdown at the final seven tribal. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2021 And who knows what’s going to happen once the Luvu tribe breaks up and heads to tribal. Joseph Longo, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2021 Who wouldn’t take an opportunity for immunity, especially after you’ve been gone for two days only to head to your first tribal? Joseph Longo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1632, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1953, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing tribal
Kids Definition
tribal
adjective
trib·al ˈtrī-bəl
: relating to a tribe
a tribal custom
tribal
adjective
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
Relevance
- ethnic
- racial
- ethnical
- cultural
- national
- familial
- folk
- multicultural
- kin
- multiculti
- kindred
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonracial