detribalize

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Verb detribalize has 1 sense

detribalize, detribalise - cause members of a tribe to lose their cultural identity
--₁ is one way to acculturate

Derived form: noun detribalization₁
Sample sentence:
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Detribalize

Definition:

To detribalize means to eliminate or diminish the influence of tribal loyalties or customs.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Senses:

To remove tribal affiliations or customs
To distance from tribal traditions or practices

Usages:

1. Political leaders of the country aim to detribalize the society for fostering national unity.

2. The city's rapid urbanization has detribalized their cultural practices.

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