tribal

Connected with a group of people who share an identity, traditions, and often a common ancestor.

• The tribal leaders met today.
• She studies tribal customs and languages.
• The agreement protects tribal lands.

Common phrases: tribal leaders, tribal customs, tribal lands

Organized into groups whose members share traditions, an identity, and often a common ancestor.

• They lived in a tribal society.
• The region retained its tribal structure.
• Several tribal communities share the same valley.

Common phrases: tribal society, tribal structure, tribal system

Using patterns or styles associated with the original peoples of a place.

• He chose a tribal tattoo.
• The fabric has a bold tribal pattern.
• Her paintings combine tribal designs with modern shapes.

Common phrases: tribal tattoo, tribal patterns, tribal design

A picture or pattern inspired by the art of original peoples, especially one tattooed on skin.

• He chose a black tribal.
• The artist drew a tribal for her shoulder.
• His arm was covered with tribals.

Similar words: tribal tattoo

Common phrases: black tribal, tribal on something, small tribal

A person who belongs to a group with shared traditions, an identity, and often a common ancestor.

• A local tribal showed us the path.
• The report describes the lives of tribals in the forest.
• Several tribals spoke about their land rights.

Similar words: tribe member

Common phrases: local tribal, tribal communities, tribal from somewhere