"tribalesque" meaning in All languages combined

See tribalesque on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more tribalesque [comparative], most tribalesque [superlative]
Etymology: From tribal + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tribal|esque}} tribal + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} tribalesque (comparative more tribalesque, superlative most tribalesque)
  1. Suggesting something tribal and primitive.
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