Library / English Dictionary

TRIBAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or characteristic of a tribe

Example:

tribal customs

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

tribe (a social division of (usually preliterate) people)

Derivation:

tribe (group of people related by blood or marriage)

tribe (a federation (as of American Indians))

tribe (a social division of (usually preliterate) people)

Credits