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Synonyms for tribal


Grammar : Adj
Spell : trahy-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtraɪ bəl

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Définition of tribal

Origin :
  • 1630s, "pertaining to tribes," from tribe + -al (1). Related: Tribally Meaning "characterized by a strong sense of loyalty to one's group" is from 1951 (Arendt). As a style of belly-dance from 1999, American English.
  • As in racial : adj ethnic
  • As in patrimonial : adj ancestral
  • As in ethnic : adj racial, cultural
  • As in ancestral : adj related to previous family or family trait
Example sentences :
  • An obvious corollary of this is that tribal life does not consistently obtain.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • Tribal custom requires the bridegroom to reside with the wife's family.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • Not that the Aryans always remembered that these beings were not local or tribal.
  • Extract from : « History of Religion » by Allan Menzies
  • I do not believe that this tribal idealism which is now so potent will endure.
  • Extract from : « Irish Books and Irish People » by Stephen Gwynn
  • They are not consulted in the settlement of tribal disputes.
  • Extract from : « The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India » by R. V. Russell
  • Sovereignty among African natives is tribal rather than territorial.
  • Extract from : « Impressions of South Africa » by James Bryce
  • What will happen when heathenism and the tribal system have vanished away?
  • Extract from : « Impressions of South Africa » by James Bryce
  • Tribal Kafirs have, of course, never had the franchise at all.
  • Extract from : « Impressions of South Africa » by James Bryce
  • These performances were of the utmost importance in their tribal life.
  • Extract from : « The Annals of the Cakchiquels » by Daniel G. Brinton
  • The tribal dress of the daughter of a chief she knew how to wear upon occasion.
  • Extract from : « Lost Face » by Jack London
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