tribal
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Today, many American Indians have chosen to accept “allegiance” to the U.S., to live outside of tribal nations, and to enjoy the full benefits and burdens of citizenship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Then, as now, there are American Indians who, like me, live, work and “maintain tribal relations” in our own sovereign territories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
But it can’t be taken literally; otherwise it would include tribal Indians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Al-Saadi described him as “a man with influence,” but said that he used it to resolve tribal disputes and stayed away from politics.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Such biographies prove common for so-called gentle tribespeople and contributed to the acceptance of centralized authority as tribal societies grew larger.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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