Meaning & use
tribal
Relating to a tribe, or characterized by strong loyalty to one's own group over outsiders.
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The museum displayed a collection of tribal masks and ceremonial drums.
Political debate has grown increasingly tribal, with little room for compromise.
A note on using this word
Beyond its literal use for tribes, tribal is often used critically to describe rigid us-versus-them group loyalty.
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