B2adjectivesocietyhistory
US/ˈtraɪ.bəl/
UK/ˈtraɪ.bəl/
relating to a tribe, a group of people with shared customs, language and leaders
In context
The film shows the traditions of a remote tribal community.
Tribal leaders met to decide how to share the land.
Tribal loyalties often matter more than national ones in some regions.
Words that go with tribal
adjective + noun
- tribal leaderThe tribal leader welcomed the visitors.
- tribal areaFew roads reach the tribal areas.
- tribal landTribal land is protected by law.
- tribal cultureTribal culture is passed on through songs.
- tribal conflictTribal conflicts have lasted for generations.
- tribal communityA tribal community lives in the mountains.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
tribe peopleCorrect: tribal people