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tribal

[trahy-buhl] / ˈtraɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes
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Hunter was somewhat optimistic leading up to the tribal council and said that he thought some of the jury members had come with an open mind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Survivor 50” castaway Joe Hunter has made it to the final tribal council of the grueling competition show twice, but walked away with slim to none when it came to jury votes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that the project "poses no threat to the island's tribal groups, does not come in the way of any species, and does not jeopardise the eco-sensitivity of the region".

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

In Opening Act, she raps: "I'm a Jaintia making moves/ I'm a tribal."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The man speaking had tribal marks all over his cheek; there seemed to be no area of skin free of the ingrained lines.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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