Traditionalism: meaning, definitions and examples

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traditionalism

 

[ trəˈdɪʃ(ə)n(ə)lɪz(ə)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in society

Adherence to tradition, especially in cultural and social aspects. Traditionalism emphasizes the importance of preserving and maintaining traditional customs, beliefs, and practices.

Synonyms

conformity, conservatism, orthodoxy

Examples of usage

  • Her traditionalism led her to follow the customs of her ancestors.
  • The town's traditionalism was evident in its annual festivals and celebrations.
Context #2 | Noun

in art

A movement or philosophy in art that values traditional forms and techniques over modern or innovative approaches. Traditionalism in art often focuses on realistic depictions and classical styles.

Synonyms

classicism, conservatism, realism

Examples of usage

  • The artist's traditionalism is evident in his use of classical painting techniques.
  • Traditionalism in art can be seen in the emphasis on realistic portrayals of nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "traditionalism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tradicionalismo

🇮🇳 परंपरावाद

🇩🇪 Traditionalismus

🇮🇩 tradisionalisme

🇺🇦 традиціоналізм

🇵🇱 tradycjonalizm

🇯🇵 伝統主義 (でんとうしゅぎ)

🇫🇷 traditionalisme

🇪🇸 tradicionalismo

🇹🇷 gelenekçilik

🇰🇷 전통주의 (jeontongjuui)

🇸🇦 التقليدية (al-taqlidiyya)

🇨🇿 tradicionalismus

🇸🇰 tradicionalizmus

🇨🇳 传统主义 (chuántǒng zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 tradicionalizem

🇮🇸 hefðhyggja

🇰🇿 дәстүршілдік

🇬🇪 ტრადიციონალიზმი (traditsionalizmi)

🇦🇿 ənənəçilik

🇲🇽 tradicionalismo

Etymology

The term 'traditionalism' originated in the early 19th century, stemming from the word 'tradition' combined with the suffix '-ism'. It has been used to describe various movements and philosophies that emphasize the importance of tradition in different aspects of life, including society, culture, and art.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,530, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.