traditionalism
Americannoun
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adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
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a system of philosophy according to which all knowledge of religious truth is derived from divine revelation and received by traditional instruction.
noun
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the doctrine that all knowledge originates in divine revelation and is perpetuated by tradition
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adherence to tradition, esp in religion
Other Word Forms
- antitraditionalist noun
- nontraditionalist noun
- nontraditionalistic adjective
- traditionalist noun
- traditionalistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of traditionalism
First recorded in 1855–60; traditional + -ism
Example Sentences
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John Betjeman, for example, was for a time England’s bestselling poet, until his optimism, traditionalism and accessibility earned him the smear of being “retrograde.”
The traditionalism, rigor and discipline of classical schools—the thick wall against peer and popular culture—appeals to many newcomers to the U.S.
He was also striving to break away from the box of traditionalism and open up the floor to more unique expressions, and I didn’t know that, of course, as a kid.
From Los Angeles Times
The country star talks about the traditionalism of her latest album, ‘Hummingbird,’ and the interaction with a heckler that spawned a viral video.
From Los Angeles Times
The novel also explores the clash between traditionalism and so-called modernity, a key Achebean concern.
From New York Times
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