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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

detribalize

/dɛˈtrɪbəlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does detribalize mean?

verb

To cause a group of people to lose their tribal identity or to break up a tribe. To remove or eliminate tribal characteristics or affiliations.

Example

"The government's policies aimed to detribalize the indigenous population, promoting assimilation into mainstream culture."

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