intertribal
|in/ter/trib/al|
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/ˌɪntərˈtraɪbəl/
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/ˌɪntəˈtraɪbəl/
between tribes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intertribal' originates from the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'tribal' from Latin 'tribus' meaning 'tribe'.
Historical Evolution
'intertribal' evolved from the combination of 'inter-' and 'tribal' in English, maintaining its meaning of 'between tribes'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'between tribes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring between different tribes.
The intertribal meeting was held to discuss shared resources.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 04:33