: a member of an aboriginal people of India
—usually used in plural
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Adjective
a tribal solidarity that transcends all other loyalties or bonds
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Nik Popli, Time, 15 July 2025
Both Foxx and Grijalva have extensive policy platforms dedicated to opposing President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda, expanding affordable housing and fighting for environmental justice and tribal sovereignty.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Otherwise, all bets are off — including when answering questions that Probst himself asks while talking to them during challenges or at tribals.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
Republican Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota, for instance, secured a side agreement with the White House to redirect unallocated funds toward tribal broadcasters to alleviate some of those concerns.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 July 2025
Both Foxx and Grijalva have extensive policy platforms dedicated to opposing President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda, expanding affordable housing and fighting for environmental justice and tribal sovereignty.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
The emotional heartbeat of the gang, Cancer is the one hugging people after blindsides and crying at the final tribal.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Otherwise, all bets are off — including when answering questions that Probst himself asks while talking to them during challenges or at tribals.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 May 2025
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“Tribal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribal. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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