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
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Etymology
Origin of traditionalism
First recorded in 1855–60; traditional + -ism
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Fusionists were conservatives, but their traditionalism had little in common with the vision of ultraconservatives who opposed the values of the modern world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
He made enemies along the way, cracking down on the traditional Latin Mass, which had become associated with dissident traditionalism.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2025
"It appears the Pope perceives Burke as fostering a cult of personality, centred around traditionalism or regressive ideals. This action seems aimed at limiting Burke's influence by severing his ties to Rome."
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023
While she still plans to shirk the traditionalism of a wedding, she said she wants to get married “sooner rather than later.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
This list is particularly heavy on the Hebrew, with a noticeable trend toward Irish traditionalism.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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