DETRIBALIZATION

detribalization, detribalisation

(noun) the decline or termination of tribal organization

detribalization, detribalisation

(noun) the act of causing tribal people to abandon their customs and adopt urban ways of living

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

detribalization (uncountable)

Process of detribalizing.

Source: Wiktionary



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