subtribal

/sʌbˈtrɪbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or forming a subtribe

“The subtribal groups in the region have distinct cultural practices.”

2. noun

a subtribe or subgroup within a tribe

“The subtribal leader played a crucial role in uniting the community.”

3. noun

a subfamily within a family of organisms

“The subtribal classification of the plant species is still a topic of research.”

Synonyms

  • subgroup
  • subtributary

Antonyms

  • central
  • main