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traditional

[ truh-dish-uh-nl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., handed down from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice:

    While in Kyoto I experienced a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

    We use only traditional, time-tested methods to make our wines.

    They gave us a book of traditional stories from the Inuit culture.

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  2. in accordance with customs or beliefs handed down from generation to generation:

    It is traditional in some cultures for the bride to be given away by her father.

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  3. designating any of various Indigenous or folk religions that do not have a primary founder, written scriptures, or buildings for public worship, and that revolve around practice, ritual, and ceremony rather than systems of doctrine or belief:

    Many of our First Peoples, especially those living on treaty lands, continue to practice traditional religion.

  4. (of a person) adhering or conforming to customs, beliefs, values, etc., handed down from generation to generation; preferring what is old or long established; old-fashioned:

    My mom and dad are very traditional and often clash with modern expectations.

  5. of, relating to, or characteristic of the older styles of jazz, especially New Orleans style, Chicago style, Kansas City style, and Dixieland. Compare mainstream ( def 5 ).


traditional

/ trəˌdɪʃəˈnælɪtɪ; trəˈdɪʃənəl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or being a tradition
  2. of or relating to the style of jazz originating in New Orleans, characterized by collective improvisation by a front line of trumpet, trombone, and clarinet accompanied by various rhythm instruments
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • traditionality, noun
  • ٰˈ徱پDzԲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٰ·徱·پDz···ٲ [tr, uh, -dish-, uh, -, nal, -i-tee], noun
  • ٰ·徱·پDz·· adverb
  • ·پ·ٰ·徱·پDz· adjective
  • an·ti·ٰ·徱·پDz·· adverb
  • ԴDz·ٰ·徱·پDz· adjective
  • non·ٰ·徱·پDz·· adverb
  • ԴDz·ٰ·徱·پDz·· adjective
  • ·ٰ·徱·پDz· adjective
  • ·ٰ·徱·پDz· adjective
  • ܲ·-ٰ·徱·پDz· adjective
  • qua·si-ٰ·徱·پDz·· adverb
  • ··ٰ·徱·پDz· adjective
  • sem·i·ٰ·徱·پDz·· adverb
  • ܲ·ٰ·徱·پDz· adjective
  • un·ٰ·徱·پDz·· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of traditional1

First recorded in 1585–95; from Medieval Latin ٰ徱پō; equivalent to tradition + -al 1
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The overnight results from Thursday's elections have confirmed the message of the polls that Reform are posing a major challenge to the traditional dominance of British politics enjoyed by the Conservatives and Labour.

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The fires led to the cancellation of most official events celebrating Israel's Independence Day on Thursday, and there was a nationwide ban on lighting fires for barbecues - a traditional part of the day.

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But The New York Times reports Waltz was also considered too much of a traditional Republican by pushing for sanctions against Russia in its war with Ukraine.

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Ms Dove, of Kew's kitchen garden, said that while "traditional" fruits like apples were struggling, "the warm spring means crops like citrus, kiwi, and tropical plants are thriving earlier, with longer seasons and better yields".

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The skulls were repatriated in a traditional Ainu ceremony at the university.

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