traditionalism
adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
a system of philosophy according to which all knowledge of religious truth is derived from divine revelation and received by traditional instruction.
Origin of traditionalism
1Other words from traditionalism
- tra·di·tion·al·ist, noun, adjective
- tra·di·tion·al·is·tic, adjective
- an·ti·tra·di·tion·al·ist, noun, adjective
- non·tra·di·tion·al·ist, noun, adjective
- non·tra·di·tion·al·is·tic, adjective
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How to use traditionalism in a sentence
Before I could even finish my sentence with the word “traditionalist,” Brooks laughed.
I'm Not Country or Pop. I'm Just Pure Garth Brooks. | David Masciotra | September 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTraditionalist arguments make no sense to them, from their first principles.
A staunch traditionalist at home, Ahmad is also a liberal in politics and a nighttime philanderer.
Cairo, Revisited: How Naguib Mahfouz Predicted the Future of Egypt | Joel Whitney | July 22, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTDespite his aesthetic eccentricities, Browne is adamant that he is a traditionalist at heart.
Designer Thom Browne Honored at White House With 2012 Cooper-Hewitt Award Winners | Robin Givhan | July 13, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTShe claims she will be remembered as the “frozen-yogurt justice” for bringing the traditionalist canteen into the 21st century.
11 Wacky Supreme Court Facts: Frozen-Yogurt Justice, Scalia and Ginsburg Friendship, & More | Sarah Hedgecock | June 26, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
The known categories would allow a fair liberty to the most conscientious traditionalist.
Instigations | Ezra PoundTo effect social change, the traditionalist argued, would require an intrusion into politics that was by definition militarism.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 | Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.They were the researchers in spiritual things, and he the traditionalist.
The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire | T. R. GloverThe traditionalist would have said, by documents miraculously confirmed.
Edward Caldwell Moore | Edward MooreHis course, bold even to the point of rashness in the eyes of the traditionalist exegetists, was at length suspended.
British Dictionary definitions for traditionalism
/ (trəˈdɪʃənəˌlɪzəm) /
the doctrine that all knowledge originates in divine revelation and is perpetuated by tradition
adherence to tradition, esp in religion
Derived forms of traditionalism
- traditionalist, noun, adjective
- traditionalistic, adjective
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