tribal
/ˈtraɪbəl/
noun
- A member of a tribe, or a group of people belonging to a tribe.
- Many tribals rely on traditional farming methods.
- The government promised to protect the rights of the tribals.
- The tribals of the region have lived there for centuries.
adjective
- Relating to a tribe or tribes.
- Tribal leaders met to discuss the new mining project on their land.
- She wore a necklace with tribal patterns from her ancestors.
- The museum has a large collection of tribal art from Africa.
- Characterized by strong group loyalty and a sense of belonging, often with an us-versus-them attitude.
- Political debates often become tribal, with each side refusing to listen to the other.
- Social media can amplify tribal thinking by creating echo chambers.
- The company's culture was tribal, with different departments competing against each other.