tribalism

trib·al·ism

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Definitions of tribalism word

noun tribalism the customs and beliefs of tribal life and society. 1
noun tribalism strong loyalty to one's own tribe, party, or group. 1
noun tribalism family or group loyalty 1
uncountable noun tribalism Tribalism is the state of existing as a tribe. 0
uncountable noun tribalism You can use tribalism to refer to the loyalties that people feel towards particular social groups and to the way these loyalties affect their behaviour and their attitudes towards others. 0
noun tribalism the state of existing as a separate tribe or tribes 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; tribal + -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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