Traditions: meaning, definitions and examples

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traditions

 

[ trษ™หˆdษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cultural practices

Traditional beliefs, customs, and rituals that are passed down from generation to generation within a society.

Synonyms

customs, practices, rituals

Examples of usage

  • The village's traditions include a yearly harvest festival.
  • The family's tradition of gathering for Sunday dinner has been upheld for decades.
Context #2 | Noun

long-established customs

Long-established customs or practices that are respected and maintained over time.

Synonyms

convention, heritage, ritual

Examples of usage

  • The tradition of exchanging gifts on birthdays is common in many cultures.
  • It is a tradition in this town to celebrate the New Year with a fireworks display.
Context #3 | Noun

historical practices

Historical practices or beliefs that have been followed for a significant period of time within a community.

Synonyms

heritage, legacy, practice

Examples of usage

  • The tradition of lighting candles on Christmas Eve dates back centuries.
  • The tradition of storytelling has been a part of this culture for generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "traditions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tradiรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเค‚เคชเคฐเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Traditionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tradisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะดะธั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tradycje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผ็ตฑ (ใงใ‚“ใจใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traditions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tradiciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gelenekler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ†ต (jeontong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุงู„ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tradice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tradรญcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ็ปŸ (chuรกntว’ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tradicije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hefรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ัั‚าฏั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™nษ™nษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tradiciones

Etymology

The word 'traditions' originated from the Latin word 'traditio', meaning 'delivery' or 'surrender'. It evolved over time to refer to customs, beliefs, or practices that are handed down from one generation to the next. Traditions play a crucial role in shaping cultural identity, fostering a sense of community, and providing continuity across time. They often serve as a link to the past and a guide for future generations in maintaining connections to their heritage.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,829, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.