tribal
UK/traibl/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Of, relating to, or typical of a tribe
部落的，宗族的
adj.
(often critical) Based on strong loyalty to one's own group over reason or fairness
（常含批评）出于强烈群体忠诚的，党同伐异的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtribe + -al (relating to) = 'belonging to a tribe.' Beyond the literal sense, it now often describes group loyalty so fierce it overrides reason — 'tribal politics,' 'tribal instincts.'
Root trib still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.tribal culture部落文化
- 2.tribal warfare部落战争
- 3.tribal identity部落认同
- 4.tribal politics部落式政治
Example Sentences
- 1.
The museum displays tribal masks and ceremonial robes.
- 2.
Modern politics has become increasingly tribal.