tribalism

IPA/ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/
KK[trˈaɪbəlɪzəm]IPA/ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/

tribalism — 名詞

1. a social structure built around tribes, together with a deep emotional attachmen

1.名詞B2
釋義

部落主義

部落生活方式或對部落的強烈忠誠

a social structure built around tribes, together with a deep emotional attachment to one's own tribal group

例句

The Maasai of East Africa maintain a strong sense of tribalism in their daily lives.

東非的馬賽人在日常生活中保持著強烈的部落主義意識。

collocation: strong sense of tribalism

Kwame learned about the history of tribalism among various groups in West Africa.

Kwame 學習了西非不同群體之間部落主義的歷史。

同義詞
  • tribal identity

    focuses on the sense of belonging rather than the social structure

  • tribal loyalty

    emphasises the emotional bond more directly

  • clannishness

    carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting exclusivity

反義詞

用法筆記

In this sense, the word describes either a literal tribal social structure or the emotional bond within a tribe. Distinguish from sense 2, where the loyalty is to any social or political group rather than an actual tribe.

常見錯誤

❌Tribalism only happens in remote villages.
✅Tribalism can also refer to the cultural identity of indigenous groups living in modern cities.
💡Tribalism is a concept that includes identity and loyalty, not just physical living arrangements.

2. the practice of always defending the party or community you belong to, without c

2.名詞C1
釋義

派系主義

對所屬群體的盲目忠誠與支持

the practice of always defending the party or community you belong to, without considering whether it is right or wrong

例句

Political tribalism in the country has made it hard for the two parties to cooperate.

該國的政治派系主義讓兩個政黨難以合作。

collocation: political tribalism

Mayumi worried that online tribalism was pushing people to defend their group without thinking.

Mayumi 擔心網路上的派系主義正促使人們不加思索地袒護自己所屬的團體。

collocation: online tribalism

同義詞
  • partisanship

    more specific to political parties; less emotional in tone

  • factionalism

    focuses on smaller groups breaking off within a larger organisation

  • sectarianism

    limited to religious groups

反義詞

用法筆記

This sense usually carries a negative connotation. It describes a situation where group identity overrides reason or fairness. Frequently appears with modifiers such as 'political', 'online', or 'modern'.

常見錯誤

❌The fans showed tribalism for their team.
✅The fans showed strong loyalty to their team.
💡'Tribalism' in sense 2 suggests blind support with negative consequences; simple sports loyalty is better expressed by 'loyalty' or 'team spirit'.