noun
- the behavior and attitudes that stem from strong loyalty to one’s own tribe or social group
- the state of being organized in or advocating for a tribal rather than centralized society
Usage: anthropological
Examples
- Political tribalism has made it difficult for the parties to work together.
- The company’s tribalism prevented collaboration between departments.
- Social media can encourage tribalism by creating echo chambers.
- The anthropologist studied tribalism in traditional societies.
- Sports fans often display intense tribalism toward their teams.
- Corporate tribalism led to unhealthy competition between divisions.