Tribal
adjective
Related to a tribe or tribes.
He studied the tribal cultures of Africa.
Often appears as...
- tribal culture
- tribal war
adjective
Characterized by strong loyalty to one's group.
There was a tribal feeling among the team members.
Often appears as...
- tribal loyalty
- tribal feeling
adjective
Art, music or fashion inspired by tribes, especially indigenous or primitive cultures.
She showed me her collection of tribal art.
Often appears as...
- tribal art
- tribal music
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Artistic
adjective
Related to a tribe or tribes.
He studied the tribal cultures of Africa.
Often appears as...
- tribal culture
- tribal war
adjective
Characterized by strong loyalty to one's group.
There was a tribal feeling among the team members.
Often appears as...
- tribal loyalty
- tribal feeling
adjective
Art, music or fashion inspired by tribes, especially indigenous or primitive cultures.
She showed me her collection of tribal art.
Often appears as...
- tribal art
- tribal music
Usage tips
Artistic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Group Identity
Indicates a person's affiliation with a tribe, often suggesting a shared heritage and culture.
Tribal affiliations often determine social structure in certain regions.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Blood Relations
May extend to social or political groups with shared beliefs, not just family links.
Her dedication to the party's cause was almost tribal.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Practices
Often connects to traditional practices or customs unique to a tribe.
Tribal dances are a window into the community's soul.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Identity
Indicates a person's affiliation with a tribe, often suggesting a shared heritage and culture.
Tribal affiliations often determine social structure in certain regions.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Blood Relations
May extend to social or political groups with shared beliefs, not just family links.
Her dedication to the party's cause was almost tribal.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Practices
Often connects to traditional practices or customs unique to a tribe.
Tribal dances are a window into the community's soul.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Identity
Indicates a person's affiliation with a tribe, often suggesting a shared heritage and culture.
Tribal affiliations often determine social structure in certain regions.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Blood Relations
May extend to social or political groups with shared beliefs, not just family links.
Her dedication to the party's cause was almost tribal.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Practices
Often connects to traditional practices or customs unique to a tribe.
Tribal dances are a window into the community's soul.
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Video examples
Jonathan Haidt: The...
It's only among humans that you find very large groups of people who are able to cooperate and join together into groups, but in this case, groups that are united to fight other groups. This probably comes from our long history of tribal living, of tribal psychology. And this tribal psychology is so deeply pleasurable that even when we don't have tribes, we go ahead and make them,
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The moral roots of...
humans that you find very large groups of people who are able to cooperate join together into groups but in this case groups that are united to fight other groups this probably comes from our long history of tribal living a tribal psychology um and this tribal psychology is so deeply pleasurable that even when we don't have tribes
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Explore cave paintings...
And why did they create this art? Perhaps they were documenting what they knew about the natural world, like modern scientists, or marking their tribal territory. Maybe the images were the culmination of sacred hunting rituals or spiritual journeys.
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A Black man goes...
but unfortunately they will not hear them due to the power of these echo chambers. We have got to break out of these digital divides, because as our technology advances, the consequences of our tribalism become more dangerous.
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Our lonely society makes...
And maybe if you come back to a close, cohesive, tribal society, you can get over trauma pretty quickly. And if you come back to an alienating, modern society, you might remain traumatized your entire life.
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The future of...
to help be an antidote to tribalism, to fundamentalism, to genocide and environmental destruction. And so I decided to focus my life on changing the laws and becoming a legal psychedelic psychotherapist.
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Why fascism is so...
the world will be a peaceful paradise. But far more likely, without nationalism, we would have been living in tribal chaos. If you look today at the most prosperous and peaceful countries in the world,
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Could You Pass the...
swarm their agony is unmistakable to help distract them the medicine man leads them in a dance around the pole to be seen as a true tribal warrior each must endure the ants punishment for more
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The role of disruption...
ever told was for humans to make sense of the world around us originally these tribal stories were told to help us survive maybe they should again so we start with a human at the center and we
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Environment vs...
Brazil of today tribal rights are written down in the constitution large areas of rainforest to protect it by law and the politician looking after these areas was once a foot soldier in the
Video examples
Jonathan Haidt: The...
It's only among humans that you find very large groups of people who are able to cooperate and join together into groups, but in this case, groups that are united to fight other groups. This probably comes from our long history of tribal living, of tribal psychology. And this tribal psychology is so deeply pleasurable that even when we don't have tribes, we go ahead and make them,
Video examples
The moral roots of...
humans that you find very large groups of people who are able to cooperate join together into groups but in this case groups that are united to fight other groups this probably comes from our long history of tribal living a tribal psychology um and this tribal psychology is so deeply pleasurable that even when we don't have tribes
Video examples
Explore cave paintings...
And why did they create this art? Perhaps they were documenting what they knew about the natural world, like modern scientists, or marking their tribal territory. Maybe the images were the culmination of sacred hunting rituals or spiritual journeys.
Video examples
A Black man goes...
but unfortunately they will not hear them due to the power of these echo chambers. We have got to break out of these digital divides, because as our technology advances, the consequences of our tribalism become more dangerous.
Video examples
Our lonely society makes...
And maybe if you come back to a close, cohesive, tribal society, you can get over trauma pretty quickly. And if you come back to an alienating, modern society, you might remain traumatized your entire life.
Video examples
The future of...
to help be an antidote to tribalism, to fundamentalism, to genocide and environmental destruction. And so I decided to focus my life on changing the laws and becoming a legal psychedelic psychotherapist.
Video examples
Why fascism is so...
the world will be a peaceful paradise. But far more likely, without nationalism, we would have been living in tribal chaos. If you look today at the most prosperous and peaceful countries in the world,
Video examples
Could You Pass the...
swarm their agony is unmistakable to help distract them the medicine man leads them in a dance around the pole to be seen as a true tribal warrior each must endure the ants punishment for more
Video examples
The role of disruption...
ever told was for humans to make sense of the world around us originally these tribal stories were told to help us survive maybe they should again so we start with a human at the center and we
Video examples
Environment vs...
Brazil of today tribal rights are written down in the constitution large areas of rainforest to protect it by law and the politician looking after these areas was once a foot soldier in the
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Peter Benchley
American Author
In a deeply tribal sense, we love our monsters, and I think that is the key to it right there. It is monsters; it is learning about them: it is both thrill and safety. You can think of them without being desperately afraid because they are not going to come into your living room and eat you. That is 'Jaws.
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Zal Batmanglij
American Director
A film set is all about hierarchy, but I always like to think about the circus. In the circus, there's this real sense of tribalism, and they're all on the road together. I don't think the ring leader is more important than the clown. They all work together, and I think that I felt that on 'The East.
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Steven Pinker
Canadian Scientist
It is true that raids and battles killed a tiny percentage of the numbers that die in modern warfare. But in tribal violence, the clashes are more frequent, the percentage of men in the population who fight is greater, and the rates of death per battle are higher.
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Mary Fallin
American Politician
As governor, I work in hand in hand with tribal leaders on everything from disaster response to economic development. Tribal governments are important partners to our state government, and I value the good relationships my administration has cultivated with them.
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Kristian Nairn
Irish Actor
I'm aware of the subgenres and why they exist. But I don't feel like I have to limit myself. I don't feel like I just have to play deep house, just play tribal house, just play progressive house. I wouldn't feel right if I had to limit myself.
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Weyes Blood
American Musician
Our desire for interconnectedness, our desire to be seen, our desire to be acknowledged, our desire to be liked - these are all deep needs, these survival instincts we've evolved to function in a tribal society.
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Ger Duany
Sudanese Actor
All around the world, there is corruption, tribalism and division, as many find it easier to pick on those that are different, which is why we need to hold tightly to the good in this world.
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Helen Fisher
American Scientist
It's almost as if men who get tribal tattoos are trying to signal that they are dangerous, they're to be respected, and they're powerful.
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Elizabeth Bowen
Irish Novelist
The wish to lead out one's lover must be a tribal feeling; the wish to be seen as loved is part of one's self-respect.
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William P. Young
Canadian Author
I was raised in a tribal situation, among cannibal people.
Quote examples
Peter Benchley
American Author
In a deeply tribal sense, we love our monsters, and I think that is the key to it right there. It is monsters; it is learning about them: it is both thrill and safety. You can think of them without being desperately afraid because they are not going to come into your living room and eat you. That is 'Jaws.
Quote examples
Zal Batmanglij
American Director
A film set is all about hierarchy, but I always like to think about the circus. In the circus, there's this real sense of tribalism, and they're all on the road together. I don't think the ring leader is more important than the clown. They all work together, and I think that I felt that on 'The East.
Quote examples
Steven Pinker
Canadian Scientist
It is true that raids and battles killed a tiny percentage of the numbers that die in modern warfare. But in tribal violence, the clashes are more frequent, the percentage of men in the population who fight is greater, and the rates of death per battle are higher.
Quote examples
Mary Fallin
American Politician
As governor, I work in hand in hand with tribal leaders on everything from disaster response to economic development. Tribal governments are important partners to our state government, and I value the good relationships my administration has cultivated with them.
Quote examples
Kristian Nairn
Irish Actor
I'm aware of the subgenres and why they exist. But I don't feel like I have to limit myself. I don't feel like I just have to play deep house, just play tribal house, just play progressive house. I wouldn't feel right if I had to limit myself.
Quote examples
Weyes Blood
American Musician
Our desire for interconnectedness, our desire to be seen, our desire to be acknowledged, our desire to be liked - these are all deep needs, these survival instincts we've evolved to function in a tribal society.
Quote examples
Ger Duany
Sudanese Actor
All around the world, there is corruption, tribalism and division, as many find it easier to pick on those that are different, which is why we need to hold tightly to the good in this world.
Quote examples
Helen Fisher
American Scientist
It's almost as if men who get tribal tattoos are trying to signal that they are dangerous, they're to be respected, and they're powerful.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Bowen
Irish Novelist
The wish to lead out one's lover must be a tribal feeling; the wish to be seen as loved is part of one's self-respect.
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William P. Young
Canadian Author
I was raised in a tribal situation, among cannibal people.
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