Tradition: meaning, definitions and examples

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tradition

 

[ trษ™หˆdษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Context #1 | Noun

cultural celebration

A tradition is a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance. Traditions can be rituals, customs, holidays, or practices that are repeated and preserved over time.

Synonyms

custom, practice, ritual

Examples of usage

  • One tradition in my family is to have a big feast on Thanksgiving.
  • The tradition of exchanging gifts during Christmas is common in many cultures.
Context #2 | Noun

long-standing practice

Tradition can also refer to a long-standing practice or way of doing things that has been passed down through generations. It can be a customary practice that is respected and followed by a group of people.

Synonyms

convention, custom, norm

Examples of usage

  • The tradition of wearing black to a funeral is a sign of respect.
  • In some cultures, the tradition of arranged marriages is still prevalent.

Translations

Translations of the word "tradition" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tradiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเค‚เคชเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tradition

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tradisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะดะธั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tradycja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผ็ตฑ (ใงใ‚“ใจใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tradition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tradiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gelenek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ†ต (jeontong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุงู„ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tradice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tradรญcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ็ปŸ (chuรกntว’ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tradicija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ัั‚าฏั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™nษ™nษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tradiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'tradition' comes from the Latin word 'traditio', which means 'handing over' or 'passing down'. The concept of tradition has been integral to human societies throughout history, serving as a way to preserve cultural identity, promote social cohesion, and transmit knowledge from one generation to the next.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,977, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.