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tribal

adjective as in of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes

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The same went for children born in quasi-sovereign tribal Indian enclaves, precursors of today’s reservations.

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In addition to gaming space, the facility will have a tribal government center, a medical facility and housing for tribe members.

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The proposal could also help revive horse culture that runs deep in the tribal communities, Saulque said.

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Locals and tribal communities in central and eastern India have long found themselves caught in a crossfire between Maoist rebels and government security forces.

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In the tribal world of K-Pop, such cases are surprisingly common, as overzealous fans attempt to trash their rivals.

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