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tribal

[trahy-buhl] / ˈtraɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes
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Chau broke the government "tribal reserve" exclusion limit stretching five kilometres out to sea, dodging coastguards and marine police.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

In Opening Act, she raps: "I'm a Jaintia making moves/ I'm a tribal."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He has flipped major rulings on federal regulation, religious liberty, and tribal sovereignty.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Schwartz said tribal casinos in Southern California saw their prospects soar as Primm’s hotels teeter-tottered.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He was a tribal police officer and sometimes worked on Saturdays.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III




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