traditional knowledge

American  

[truh-dish-uh-nuhl nahl-ij] / trəˈdɪʃ ə nəl ˈnɑl ɪdʒ /

noun

1. skills, knowledge, and practices that are passed down through generations, rather than being taught through official means or formal education, and which are often associated with specific cultural identities.

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Example Sentences

“The fight to protect our planet and natural resources must be centered around indigenous wisdom and traditional knowledge that has stood for thousands of years.”

From Seattle Times

And it connects younger people with elders and hunters who can pass on traditional knowledge of how to travel on the ice.

From Science Magazine

Dozens of Aboriginal elders and experts, listed as co-authors on the new paper, shared this traditional knowledge with partners at Australian research institutions.

From Science Magazine

Local engagement can also help gather and implement traditional knowledge and cultural beliefs that influence innovation.

From Salon

Issyk Kul and the sacred places in the area also play a central role in “kyrgyzchylyk,” or Kyrgyz traditional knowledge, which incorporates these spiritual elements into national identity.

From Seattle Times