traditional
/trəˈdɪʃənl̟/
adjective
traditional
/trəˈdɪʃənl̟/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRADITIONAL
[more traditional; most traditional]
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based on a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time
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following the tradition of a certain group or culture
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It is traditional to eat turkey and cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving.
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We often cook traditional Mexican meals for our guests.
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She wore a traditional Japanese kimono.
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a traditional Russian fairy tale
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b
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typical or normal for something or someone
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having the qualities, beliefs, etc., that are usual or expected in a particular type of person or thing
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She is a traditional liberal politician.
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We got a traditional bank loan with a fixed interest rate.
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based on old-fashioned ideas
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not new, different, or modern
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I prefer a more traditional style of furniture.
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His views on marriage are quite traditional. He says that the wife should stay home with the children while the husband works.
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traditional beliefs/values
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— traditionally
adverb
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Traditionally, guests are served first.
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She thinks too traditionally for my taste.
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