tribal
Translation
tribal
Examples
They studied the tribal customs of the region.
They studied the tribal customs of the region.
The museum has a collection of tribal art.
The museum has a collection of tribal art.
Grammar Patterns
((tribal + noun)) relating to a tribe They performed a tribal dance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ethnic, clannish, indigenous; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Latin 'tribus' (tribe) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
Directly relates to the noun 'tribe'. If you know 'tribe', you can easily remember 'tribal'.