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tribal

trib·al

tribal

 
 
pronunciation:
traI bl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: of or relating to a group of people having the same ancestors, customs, and other characteristics.
The museum had a show of tribal costumes from local Native Americans.
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derivation: tribally (adv.)
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