Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

detribalize

verb

/diˈtraɪbəˌlaɪz/

Definition

To remove a person from their tribal affiliations or cultural identity.

Examples

As urbanization continues, many indigenous people are at risk of being detribalized.
The policy aimed to detribalize communities in order to assimilate them into mainstream society.

Meaning

Detribalize refers to the process of disassociating from a tribal community or culture, often resulting in the loss of traditional customs and values.