Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

tribal

Pronunciation: [ˈtraɪbəl]

Word

Learn how to use tribal in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) related to a group of people who share the same culture, language, or ancestry. When we talk about something being tribal, we mean it connects to a small community or group that has its own traditions and rules.

Example

The tribal members celebrated their festival with music and dance.

Example

The modern lifestyle is very different from traditional tribal cultures.

Example

What tribal customs do you know about?

Context: “identity”

(adjective) describing strong loyalty to a specific group. It shows how people can feel very connected to their group and may support it above all else.

Example

He felt a tribal loyalty to his sports team, cheering loudly at every game.

Example

She didn't have a tribal mindset and often made friends with people from many different backgrounds.

Example

Do you think tribal loyalty is important in friendships?

Context: “group”

(noun) a group of people who live together and share the same culture, often found in more traditional settings. It's like a family but much bigger, with shared connections and ways of life.

Example

The tribe lived peacefully, taking care of each other and their land.

Example

He often felt alone, even in the big tribe, as he didn't fit in with their customs.

Example

How many tribes can you name from different parts of the world?

How to pronounce tribal

Pronunciation: [ˈtraɪbəl]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s