Urban Tribe 

Termed coined by french sociologist Michel Maffesoli. Its first widespread use came from his book, "Le Temps des Tribus" (1988). In it's original meaning, "urban tribes" were young city people that gathered in relatively small, fluid groups. These groups shared common interests that were, in general, different from the interests of mainstream culture.

Goths, Skinheads and Metalheads are Urban Tribes.

Urban Tribe by Pepito77 October 27, 2007

urban tribe 

term coined by Ethan Watters to describe a group of individuals, usually young professionals living in large cities, that form communities to provide the emotional support of an extended family.

"Since graduating from college and moving to Chicago I haven't seen my folks, but I still celebreate holidays with my urban tribe."

urban tribe by ourtime99 January 16, 2005

Urban Tribe 

A group of friends in a City that you can tell all your thoughts.

My urban tribe loves hearing about my podcast

Urban Tribe by gayisbrave August 30, 2023

urban tribal 

The General Attitude of the modern folk living in the city. Unlike their country counterparts, the "city people" seem only to be intrested in themselves, and themselves "getting ahead", ussaully by not wasting time on such things like manors, compassion, ect. This relapse to a primitive way of treatment of other can only be related to tribal behavior. Though rarely scene outside of large city the same attitude is reflected through certain types of rednecks.

Even after explaining the confusing situation which resulted in the 4 friends being kicked out of The Format show, The heafty security gaurd and Dennis wouldn't even let them in to get their keys but instead became very Urban Tribal seeming to almost enjoy the disappointment and anger they caused the four friends.

urban tribal by Erik M August 18, 2006