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- Dictionarytradition/trəˈdɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way: "members of different castes have by tradition been associated with specific occupations" Similar
- 2. a doctrine believed to have divine authority though not in the scriptures.
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tradition. noun. tra· di· tion trə-ˈdi-shən. Synonyms of tradition. 1. a. : an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom) b. : a belief or story or a body of beliefs or stories relating to the past that are commonly accepted as historical though not verifiable.
a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time, or the practice of following behavior and beliefs that have been so established: [ C ] It is a western tradition for brides to wear white. [ U ] The Dinka people are cattle-farmers by tradition.
Tradition definition: the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice. See examples of TRADITION used in a sentence.
A tradition is a system of beliefs or behaviors ( folk custom) passed down within a group of people or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past.
tradition. a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs. This region is steeped in tradition. a tradition of something The company has a long tradition of fine design.
Traditions are longstanding customs and practices. It might be a family tradition to open Christmas presents on Christmas Eve, started because your parents were too impatient to wait. The noun tradition has Latin roots in the word tradere, which means hand over or hand down.
A tradition is a custom or belief that has existed for a long time. ...the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban music, and dance. [ + of] Mary has carried on the family tradition of giving away plants. [ + of] The story of King Arthur became part of oral tradition. Synonyms: established practice, custom, convention, habit More Synonyms of tradition. 2.
a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time, or the practice of following behavior and beliefs that have been so established: [ C ] It is a western tradition for brides to wear white. [ U ] The Dinka people are cattle-farmers by tradition.
1. the handing down from generation to generation of the same customs, beliefs, etc, esp by word of mouth. 2. the body of customs, thought, practices, etc, belonging to a particular country, people, family, or institution over a relatively long period. 3. a specific custom or practice of long standing. 4.
a custom or way of behaving that has continued for a long time in a group of people or a society: There is a strong tradition of dance in St Petersburg. We decided to break with tradition (= not behave as usual) this year and go away for Christmas.
