detribali'sation
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detribalize or detribalise (diːˈtraɪbəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to cause members of a tribe to lose their characteristic customs or social, religious, or other organizational features |
| 2. | to cause tribal people to adopt urban ways of life |
| detribalise or detribalise | |
| —vb | |
| detribali'zation or detribalise | |
| —n | |
| detribali'sation or detribalise | |
| —n | |
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Detribali'sation
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