tradition

CEFRB1

/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A custom or belief passed from older generations to newer ones.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A commonly held system.

Examples

  • In a past-oriented society, people dwell on the past and on tradition.

  • This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An established or distinctive style or method

  2. A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

  3. The act of delivering into the hands of another; delivery.

More examples

In context

  • We must have respect for tradition.

  • Following tradition, the victorious athlete runs a lap around the track.

  • They followed the tradition of lighting candles for special occasions.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English tradicioun, from Old French tradicion, from Latin trāditiō, from the verb trādō. Doublet of treason.