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
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Recent Examples of tribal
The ceremony sets the stage for each day’s contests and activities which include a ceremonious entrance led by a Native American veteran color guard, visiting dignitaries and tribal royalty, followed by dancers of all ages.
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Staff Reports, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
His claim he was shot by a tribal arrow right into a life-saving Bible in his front shirt pocket is part of the lore, true or not.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
Self-identification and sincere belief of Indian ancestry, while meaningful on a personal level, cannot mean tribal nationhood and sovereignty.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
The guidance — for members to carry their tribal identification cards with them at all times and know their rights if approached — follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
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Staff Reports, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
His claim he was shot by a tribal arrow right into a life-saving Bible in his front shirt pocket is part of the lore, true or not.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
Self-identification and sincere belief of Indian ancestry, while meaningful on a personal level, cannot mean tribal nationhood and sovereignty.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
The guidance — for members to carry their tribal identification cards with them at all times and know their rights if approached — follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for tribal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribal
Adjective
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But one veteran observer of Springfield said the changes of ideology within state Republicans as well as changing demographics with growing racial and ethnic populations will make GOP attempts to exploit Madigan’s conviction difficult in the all-important suburbs.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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These efforts laid the groundwork for advancing the political and civil rights of women, other racial and ethnic groups, immigrants, disabled persons and, eventually, members of the gay and lesbian community.—
Philip Klinkner,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to this win, Lockwood is now part of a wave of Black women breaking through in the NFL, proving that leadership, strategy, and expertise know no gender or racial bounds.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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The study, which is part of a research series examining the impact wildfires have had on the county’s different racial and ethnic groups, found that more than 12,000 of the 50,000 Asian immigrants and their descendants living within four evacuation zones need language assistance.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The United Nations broadly defines genocide as seriously harming or killing members of a group with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2022
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Pippa Small Getty ImagesJeff Spicer/BFC Meghan's support for ethnical clothing labels naturally extends to her jewelry collection.—
Marina Liao,
Marie Claire,
2 Jan. 2019
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“Tribal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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