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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.
The meaning of TRADITION is an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom). How to use tradition in a sentence.
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.
noun. 1. the handing down from generation to generation of the same customs, beliefs, etc, esp by word of mouth. 2. the body of customs, thought, practices, etc, belonging to a particular country, people, family, or institution over a relatively long period. 3. a specific custom or practice of long standing. 4.
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. 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 system of beliefs or behaviors (folk custom) passed down within a group of people or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past.
