TRIBALISM

tribalism

(noun) the beliefs of a tribal society

tribalism

(noun) the state of living together in tribes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tribalism (countable and uncountable, plural tribalisms)

The condition of being tribal.

A feeling of identity and loyalty to one's tribe.

Antonyms

• cosmopolitanism

Source: Wiktionary


Trib"al*ism, n.

Definition: The state of existing in tribes; also, tribal feeling; tribal prejudice or exclusiveness; tribal peculiarities or characteristics.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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