tribal

/ˈtraɪbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to a tribe or tribes

“The tribal culture was preserved in the small village.”

2. noun

a member of a tribe or a tribe itself

“The tribal elder spoke on behalf of the tribe.”

3. noun

a style of music, art, or fashion influenced by or associated with indigenous peoples

“The artist’s tribal-inspired paintings were exhibited at the museum.”

Synonyms

  • aboriginal
  • indigenous
  • native
  • primitivist

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • cosmopolitan
  • urban