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traditionalism

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tra·​di·​tion·​al·​ism | \ trə-ˈdish-nə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce traditionalism (audio) , -ˈdi-shə-nᵊl-ˌi- \

Definition of traditionalism

1 : adherence to the doctrines or practices of a tradition
2 : the beliefs of those opposed to modernism, liberalism, or radicalism
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Other Words from traditionalism

traditionalist \ trə-​ˈdish-​nə-​list How to pronounce traditionalism (audio) , -​ˈdi-​shə-​nᵊl-​ist \ noun or adjective
traditionalistic \ trə-​ˌdish-​nə-​ˈli-​stik How to pronounce traditionalism (audio) , -​ˌdi-​shə-​nᵊl-​ˈi-​stik \ adjective

Examples of traditionalism in a Sentence

a staunch supporter of grammatical traditionalism, my English teacher didn't care what the experts in linguistics said
Recent Examples on the Web With the kingdom toeing the line between traditionalism and progress, Miriel senses early rumblings of discontent and internal conflict brewing among the people, and as a budding queen, must figure out how to lead accordingly. — Rivea Ruff, Essence, 31 Aug. 2022 That first show, in February, was heralded as a triumph of traditionalism and innovation all at once. — Nathan Heller, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 Nevertheless, its traditionalism shouldn’t be mistaken for vapidity. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 29 July 2022 Before winning Wimbledon in 1992, American Andre Agassi had boycotted the tournament, eschewing its traditionalism and dress code. — Julian Mark, Washington Post, 11 July 2022 Each scene is the same showdown between traditionalism and modernism, set in a new locale. — Amy Nicholson, Variety, 14 June 2022 In other words, this pattern is a little different: the politics of social conservatism are surging, without a discernible cultural movement toward traditionalism. — Benjamin Wallace-wells, The New Yorker, 28 June 2022 And so in some ways began to embrace exactly this spirituality, this traditionalism. — CBS News, 6 July 2022 The through line connecting all of Jenkins’s work is a polished traditionalism infused with color and pattern. — The Editors Of Elle Decor, ELLE Decor, 1 June 2022 See More

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First Known Use of traditionalism

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of traditionalism was in 1840

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5 Sep 2022

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“Traditionalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditionalism. Accessed 25 Sep. 2022.

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