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- Dictionarytradition/trəˈdɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way: "members of different castes have by tradition been associated with specific occupations" Similar
- 2. a doctrine believed to have divine authority though not in the scriptures.
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a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time, or the practice of following behavior and beliefs that have been so established: [ C ] It is a western tradition for brides to wear white. [ U ] The Dinka people are cattle-farmers by tradition.
tradition. noun. tra· di· tion trə-ˈdi-shən. Synonyms of tradition. 1. a. : an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom) b. : a belief or story or a body of beliefs or stories relating to the past that are commonly accepted as historical though not verifiable.
Tradition definition: the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice. See examples of TRADITION used in a sentence.
a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time, or the practice of following behavior and beliefs that have been so established: [ C ] It is a western tradition for brides to wear white. [ U ] The Dinka people are cattle-farmers by tradition.
beliefs or customs maintained by religious denominations and Church bodies that share history, customs, culture, and, to some extent, body of teachings. [15] [3] For example, one can speak of Islam's tradition or Christianity's tradition. Many objects, beliefs and customs can be traditional. [2]
tradition. a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs. This region is steeped in tradition. a tradition of something The company has a long tradition of fine design.
A tradition is a custom or belief that has existed for a long time. ...the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban music, and dance. [ + of] Mary has carried on the family tradition of giving away plants. [ + of] The story of King Arthur became part of oral tradition. Synonyms: established practice, custom, convention, habit More Synonyms of tradition. 2.
