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tribal

[trahy-buhl]

trib·al

[trahy-buhl]
adjective
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a tribe: tribal customs.

Origin:
1625–35; tribe + -al1

trib·al·ly, adverb
non·trib·al, adjective
non·trib·al·ly, adverb
pre·trib·al, adjective
pseu·do·trib·al, adjective
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pseu·do·trib·al·ly, adverb
qua·si-trib·al, adjective
qua·si-trib·al·ly, adverb
sub·trib·al, adjective
un·trib·al, adjective
un·trib·al·ly, adverb
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Tribal is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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tribal (ˈtraɪbəl)
 
adj
1.  of or denoting a tribe or tribes: tribal chiefs in northern Yemen
2.  displaying loyalty to a tribe, group, or tribal values: the tribal loyalties of Labour MPs
 
tribally
 
adv

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