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intertribal

American  
[in-ter-trahy-buhl] / ˌɪn tərˈtraɪ bəl /

adjective

  1. occurring between tribes.

    intertribal warfare.


intertribal British  
/ ˌɪntəˈtraɪbəl /

adjective

  1. conducted between or involving two or more tribes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of intertribal

First recorded in 1860–65; inter- + tribal

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On April 18, some 26 intertribal Native American dancers and singers from Oklahoma and Colorado will make their way through the winding streets and canals of the Italian city.

From New York Times Apr. 13, 2024

Founded in 1880 as a Baptist missionary college focused on assimilation, Bacone College transformed into an Indigenous-led institution that provided an intertribal community, as well as a degree.

From Seattle Times Feb. 3, 2024

This includes the suggestion to consider the formation of an intertribal conservation council in the Chesapeake, to share knowledge and ensure tribal priorities are considered by the larger restoration movement.

From Washington Post Aug. 19, 2022

In 1927, the year architect Lloyd Wright designed a pyramidal modern shell for the Bowl, Native Americans held intertribal ceremonials in the venue.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2022

Most slaves were prisoners of war, seized in intertribal conflicts and sold by enemy Indian groups to the English in exchange for guns, pots, and axes.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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