Traditionalist: meaning, definitions and examples
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traditionalist
[ trษหdษชสษnษlษชst ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น tradicionalista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคเคชเคฐเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Traditionalist
๐ฎ๐ฉ tradisionalis
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะดะธััะพะฝะฐะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ tradycjonalista
๐ฏ๐ต ไผ็ตฑไธป็พฉ่
๐ซ๐ท traditionnaliste
๐ช๐ธ tradicionalista
๐น๐ท gelenekรงi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํต์ฃผ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูููุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ traditionalista
๐ธ๐ฐ tradicionalista
๐จ๐ณ ไผ ็ปไธปไน่
๐ธ๐ฎ tradicionalist
๐ฎ๐ธ hefรฐbundinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำััาฏัััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แแแแชแแแแแแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษnษnษรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ tradicionalista
Word origin
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.
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