Traditionalist: meaning, definitions and examples

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traditionalist

 

[ trษ™หˆdษชสƒษ™nษ™lษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

belief in the value of traditional practices

A traditionalist is a person who upholds or adheres to the customs, beliefs, and values of the past, often in opposition to modern or progressive ideas.

Synonyms

conservative, conventionalist, old-fashioned

Examples of usage

  • Despite living in a rapidly changing world, the traditionalist refused to abandon the customs of his ancestors.
  • The traditionalist argued that society should preserve traditional family structures.
  • In his speech, the politician positioned himself as a traditionalist who values the wisdom of previous generations.
Context #2 | Noun

supporter of traditional political or social views

A traditionalist can also refer to a person who advocates for maintaining traditional political or social views, often resisting change or innovation.

Synonyms

conservative, orthodox, reactionary

Examples of usage

  • The traditionalists in the party opposed the new policy changes.
  • She was known as a staunch traditionalist, always defending the established norms and values of society.
  • Many traditionalists believe that society should uphold traditional gender roles.

Translations

Translations of the word "traditionalist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tradicionalista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเค‚เคชเคฐเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Traditionalist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tradisionalis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะดะธั†ั–ะพะฝะฐะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tradycjonalista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผ็ตฑไธป็พฉ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traditionnaliste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tradicionalista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gelenekรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ†ต์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ู„ูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ traditionalista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tradicionalista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ็ปŸไธปไน‰่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tradicionalist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefรฐbundinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ัั‚าฏั€ัˆั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™nษ™nษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tradicionalista

Etymology

The term traditionalist emerged in the late 19th century, as societies began to experience rapid industrialization and modernization. Traditionalists sought to preserve the cultural heritage, values, and practices of the past in the face of changing social norms and technological advancements. The concept of traditionalism has been present in various cultures and movements throughout history, reflecting a desire to maintain continuity with the past amidst rapid change.

See also: nontraditional, nontraditionalism, traditional, traditionally, traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,233, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.