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tribal

[trahy-buhl] / ˈtraɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes
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Her ongoing collaboration with producer Ovy On The Drums — they’re the same age, 35, both from Medellín — was transformative, combining clanging, tribal beats with liquid textures and a refined, champagne-like lightness.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

States, tribal nations and Congress have spent decades building a carefully balanced gaming framework with age verification, consumer protections, integrity rules, anti-money-laundering requirements and local accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Among those killed were "four tribal leaders and two RSF commanders", the witness added.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Allied to them are the Houthis in Yemen, a tribal group who took over much of the country in 2014.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

When two strangers in a tribal society want to trade, they will often establish trust by appealing to a common god, mythical ancestor or totem animal.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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