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traditionalize

American  
[truh-dish-uh-nl-ahyz] / trəˈdɪʃ ə nlˌaɪz /
especially British, traditionalise

verb (used with object)

traditionalized, traditionalizing
  1. to make traditional.

    to traditionalize family reunions.


Etymology

Origin of traditionalize

First recorded in 1880–85; traditional + -ize

Example Sentences

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They “seem to enthuse a global typology-transcending generation, who identify with them, for whom themes, ideas, style and method supersede traditionalized politics and imaginings,” she said.

From New York Times Jul. 17, 2021

And for others of us our shared “foods” may, in addition, be of necessary ideas and energies to overcome human, traditionalized and principle-of-faith-enabled barriers to much needed mutual trust.Respect.Caring.

From New York Times Oct. 5, 2017

“I believe that, a generation from now, gay marriage will be seen as a profoundly traditionalizing act.”

From The New Yorker Aug. 20, 2018

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