This adjective describes something linked to tribes. Tribes are groups of people with shared culture and history. We use 'tribal' for customs, clothing, and social groups.
She wore tribal patterns on her dress.
Many tribal traditions are still alive today.
This use talks about original groups of people in a place, often before modern governments. 'Tribal' describes their political or leadership structures.
The tribal leaders met to discuss land rights.
The tribal council made important decisions.
Used figuratively, 'tribal' means acting like a close group with strong loyalty and support. It can describe how people feel connected and loyal to their group.
They showed tribal loyalty in the team.
Her tribal feelings made her protect friends.
This meaning is about styles in music, dance, or art that are connected to traditional group cultures. It often shows nature or old customs.
She danced to tribal drums and chants.
The tribal art used natural colors.
In biology, 'tribal' describes a group called tribe, a classification between family and genus. It helps scientists group similar animals or plants.
Scientists studied the tribal classification of plants.
The tribal grouping helps identify species.
'Tribal' here means problems or fights caused by strong loyalty to a group or ethnic group, not the country. It refers to division and conflict.
The region has many tribal conflicts.
Tribal tensions affect the peace talks.
In fashion or design, 'tribal' refers to styles using patterns or colors from different tribes. These are often bold and colorful designs.
She bought a tribal print shirt.
The room had tribal decorations on walls.
