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tribalist

/ˈtraɪ.bəl.ɪst/
tri · bal · ist
Plural:tribalists
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characterized by, or promoting fierce loyalty to one's own tribe or social group over others; partisan or factional.

Example

"The commentator criticized the increasingly tribalist rhetoric dominating modern political discourse."

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• noun

1

An advocate or practitioner of tribalism; a person who places fierce loyalty to their own tribe, faction, or social group above broader society.

Example

"Critics argued that the candidate was acting like a political tribalist rather than a leader seeking national unity."

2

A member of a traditional tribe or someone who adheres to a tribal way of life.

Example

"The anthropologist interviewed several local tribalists about their traditional land-management practices."

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• Rhymes for tribalist

• Nearby Words

triathlon
tribal
tribalism
tribalist
tribally
tribe
triberg

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tribalist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tribalist
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