traditionist

[ truh-dish-uh-nist ]

noun
  1. a traditionalist.

  2. a person who records, transmits, or is versed in traditions.

Origin of traditionist

1
First recorded in 1660–70; tradition + -ist

Words Nearby traditionist

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How to use traditionist in a sentence

  • The traditionist 'At says that at this stage the Prophet used to lift up his hands and pray.

    The Faith of Islam | Edward Sell
  • The celebrated traditionist, Mujhid, is related to have visited them under the guidance of a Jew.

  • Mujhid, a well known traditionist, says that he put a mark on his stones and afterwards searched, but found them not.

    The Faith of Islam | Edward Sell