As nouns the difference between tribal and adivasis
is that tribal is a design or that has been influenced by indigenous peoples; especially such a tattoo while Adivasis is plural of Adivasi.
As an adjective tribal
is of, or relating to, tribes.
tribal
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of, or relating to, tribes
Based on or organized according to tribes.
Derived terms
* neotribalism
Noun
(
en noun)
A design or image that has been influenced by indigenous peoples; especially such a tattoo
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