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intertribal

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈtraɪ.bəl/

KK: /ɪnˈtərˌtraɪbəl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to or happening between different tribes.


Example

The intertribal meeting brought together leaders from various communities to discuss shared concerns.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the intertribal festival happening this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I’m really excited to see all the different cultures come together.
Sloth A
I love how these events promote intertribal relationships and understanding.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's a great way to celebrate diversity.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tribal
crosstribal
intercommunity
Antonyms
intra-tribal
isolated
segregated
Root Explanation

Intertribal → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "tribal" (from "tribe", which comes from Latin "tribus", meaning a group of people). The word "intertribal" refers to something that occurs between different tribes.

Memory Tip

Think of things happening "between" different "tribes" — that's what intertribal means.

Visually Confused Words
inertial
tertrinal
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