Traditional Meaning
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, relating to, or derived from tradition.
adjCommunicated from ancestors to descendants by word only.
Sentence Examples
The Dodgers and Giants, traditional rivals, arrived together.
It was a very traditional ceremony.
They prefer to cook meals using traditional recipes from their childhood.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The wedding ceremony was very ____, with the bride wearing a white dress and the groom a suit.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They wore ____ costumes for the annual festival, which took place in the main square of the small village today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English tradition Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English traditional From tradition + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes."
— 2024 December 19, Amy Gunia, “Young Uzbeks are finding new markets for traditional handicrafts online”, in CNN Business:
"Ryoteis usually look like traditional Japanese inns or even private homes."
— 1986, Fodor's Japan:
"Singer Paula Elliot closed the evening's performances with a number of gospel, jazz and blues tunes. Elliot concentrated mostly on traditionals like "Motherless Child," "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out," "God Bless the Child," and "Wild Women Don't Get the Blues.""
— 1984 April 21, Maida Tilchen, “New Song, New Feminism, New Gay Awareness”, in Gay Community News, page 16:
"While this year’s list of top names includes some traditionals — Matthew and Michael for boys, for instance, and Emily and Anna for girls — the nontraditional names are still the overwhelming favorites."
— 2009 April 25, “Meet Number 16 Bus Shelter”, in Austin Daily Herald, archived from the original on 20 Jul 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The wedding ceremony was very ____, with the bride wearing a white dress and the groom a suit.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They wore ____ costumes for the annual festival, which took place in the main square of the small village today.