traditional
of or relating to beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., handed down from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice: While in Kyoto I experienced a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.We use only traditional, time-tested methods to make our wines.They gave us a book of traditional stories from the Inuit culture.
in accordance with customs or beliefs handed down from generation to generation: It is traditional in some cultures for the bride to be given away by her father.
designating any of various Indigenous or folk religions that do not have a primary founder, written scriptures, or buildings for public worship, and that revolve around practice, ritual, and ceremony rather than systems of doctrine or belief: Many of our First Peoples, especially those living on treaty lands, continue to practice traditional religion.
(of a person) adhering or conforming to customs, beliefs, values, etc., handed down from generation to generation; preferring what is old or long established; old-fashioned: My mom and dad are very traditional and often clash with modern expectations.
of, relating to, or characteristic of the older styles of jazz, especially New Orleans style, Chicago style, Kansas City style, and Dixieland.: Compare mainstream (def. 5).
Origin of traditional
1- Also tra·di·tion·ar·y [truh-dish-uh-ner-ee] /trəˈdɪʃ əˌnɛr i/ (for defs. 1, 2).
Other words for traditional
Other words from traditional
- tra·di·tion·al·i·ty [truh-dish-uh-nal-i-tee], /trəˌdɪʃ əˈnæl ɪ ti/, noun
- tra·di·tion·al·ly, adverb
- an·ti·tra·di·tion·al, adjective
- an·ti·tra·di·tion·al·ly, adverb
- non·tra·di·tion·al, adjective
- non·tra·di·tion·al·ly, adverb
- non·tra·di·tion·ar·y, adjective
- pre·tra·di·tion·al, adjective
- pro·tra·di·tion·al, adjective
- qua·si-tra·di·tion·al, adjective
- qua·si-tra·di·tion·al·ly, adverb
- sem·i·tra·di·tion·al, adjective
- sem·i·tra·di·tion·al·ly, adverb
- un·tra·di·tion·al, adjective
- un·tra·di·tion·al·ly, adverb
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How to use traditional in a sentence
The result is traditional Jewish food infused with rich Emirati flavors — or, as Kriel calls it, “Kosherati.”
The full return of live sports may further reinforce traditional TV’s viewership grip.
How the future of TV and streaming has – and hasn’t – been reshaped so far by 2020 | Tim Peterson | September 16, 2020 | DigidayBetween traditional television, video-on-demand releases, and a growing number of streaming services, it can be hard to keep up with what one should watch week to week.
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How to get your YouTube videos appear in Google’s video carousel | Ann Smarty | September 11, 2020 | Search Engine WatchThe seasonal pint of OktoBearFest Martzen is paired with traditional Oktoberfest foods including Roasted Turkey, Schnitzel and Spaetzle, a Bratwurst Sandwich and more.
OktoBearFest starts Sept. 21 at Red Bear | Philip Van Slooten | September 11, 2020 | Washington Blade
Ben is not Orthodox or particularly committed to adhering to traditional Jewish laws.
“Butter has always been a healthy part of the diet in almost every culture; butter is a traditional food,” Asprey says.
Bulletproof Coffee and the Case for Butter as a Health Food | DailyBurn | December 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“I happened upon yak butter tea, a traditional high-energy food eaten by Tibetans,” Asprey says.
Bulletproof Coffee and the Case for Butter as a Health Food | DailyBurn | December 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAsprey was inspired to swap out butter for traditional coffee creamers while on a trip to Nepal.
Bulletproof Coffee and the Case for Butter as a Health Food | DailyBurn | December 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn their effort to diversify their revenue, they have capitalized on traditional practices to new advantage.
ISIS, Boko Haram, and the Growing Role of Human Trafficking in 21st Century Terrorism | Louise I. Shelley | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was of course obvious that France, the traditional ally of Sweden, dominated Europe.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonThe first is the traditional method of learning by rote or endless repetition.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)The ceremony inevitably lacked certain of the traditional accessories that strangely influenced the popular mind.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonOne traditional anecdote, and the brief history of Peter Ilich as an official is complete.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyOther traditional accounts of them similarly speak of their long beards, though Stanley saw none answering to this description.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles Morris
British Dictionary definitions for traditional
/ (trəˈdɪʃənəl) /
of, relating to, or being a tradition
of or relating to the style of jazz originating in New Orleans, characterized by collective improvisation by a front line of trumpet, trombone, and clarinet accompanied by various rhythm instruments
Derived forms of traditional
- traditionality (trəˌdɪʃəˈnælɪtɪ), noun
- traditionally, adverb
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