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traditionalism

tra·di·tion·al·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [truh-dish-uh-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /trəˈdɪʃ ə nlˌɪz əm/
    • /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [truh-dish-uh-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /trəˈdɪʃ ə nlˌɪz əm/

Definitions of traditionalism word

  • noun traditionalism adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion. 1
  • noun traditionalism a system of philosophy according to which all knowledge of religious truth is derived from divine revelation and received by traditional instruction. 1
  • uncountable noun traditionalism Traditionalism is behaviour and ideas that support established customs and beliefs, rather than modern ones. 0
  • noun traditionalism the doctrine that all knowledge originates in divine revelation and is perpetuated by tradition 0
  • noun traditionalism adherence to tradition, esp in religion 0
  • noun traditionalism adherence to tradition; sometimes, specif., excessive attachment to tradition 0
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Origin of traditionalism

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; traditional + -ism

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Parts of speech for Traditionalism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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traditionalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

traditionalism usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for traditionalism

noun traditionalism

  • conservatism — Conservatism is a political philosophy which believes that if changes need to be made to society, they should be made gradually. You can also refer to the political beliefs of a conservative party in a particular country as Conservatism.
  • conservativeness — disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change.
  • conventionalism — advocacy of or conformity to that which is established
  • inclemencies — (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.
  • inclemency — (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.
All 10 Synonyms of traditionalism

Antonyms for traditionalism

noun traditionalism

  • modernism — modern character, tendencies, or values; adherence to or sympathy with what is modern.
  • modernity — the quality of being modern.
All 2 Antonyms of traditionalism

Top questions with traditionalism

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Related words

  • academicism

    adherence to rules and traditions in art, literature, etc; conventionalism

  • cabalism

    a mystical philosophical doctrine based on the doctrines of the cabala

  • mohism

    the doctrine of Mo-Tze, stressing universal love, not limited by special affections or obligations, and opposition to Confucianism and traditionalism.
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