tribal

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌɪb(ə)l/

adjective

  • of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes: tribal people in Malaysia
  • chiefly derogatory characterized by or reflecting strong group loyalty: people don’t want political parties stuck in rigid tribal boundaries

noun

(tribals)
  • members of tribal communities, especially in South Asia.

Derivatives

tribally

adverb
[as submodifier]: their concern to avoid tribally based parties