CEFR B1

tradition

noun

Meaning

A belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time and has been passed on from one generation to another.

Examples

The village still follows the ancient tradition of a harvest festival.
It's a family tradition to go to the beach every summer.

Synonyms: custom, practice, heritage, convention

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tradition (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /trəˈdɪʃən/

Definition

A belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time and has been passed on from one generation to another.

Examples

The village still follows the ancient tradition of a harvest festival.
It's a family tradition to go to the beach every summer.
Wearing a white dress for a wedding is a long-standing tradition in many cultures.

How to Use tradition

tradition of (prepositional phrase): A custom or belief that is part of a larger pattern. — "It's a tradition of our family to celebrate birthdays with a large meal."
break with tradition (idiom): To stop doing things in the usual way. — "The new CEO promised to break with tradition and reform the company."
uphold tradition (collocation): To maintain a custom or belief. — "The elders worked hard to uphold the traditions of their community."

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