/tɾiˈβal/
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Translation
tribal
Word origin
From tribu ('tribe') plus the suffix -al; tribu comes from Latin tribus, one of the original divisions of the Roman people.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tribus
- English cognates
- tribal, tribe
Grammar
Masc pluraltribales
Examples
exhibe africano.
The museum displays African tribal art.
tatuaje .
He had a tribal tattoo on his arm.
duraron .
The tribal dances lasted all night.
¿ costumbres ?
Do you know the tribal customs of that region?
conflicto .
The tribal conflict divided the community.
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