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."

Synonyms of tradition

Words with a similar meaning to tradition:

• custom
• practice
• heritage
• convention

Antonyms of tradition

Words with the opposite meaning to tradition:

• innovation
• novelty

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