Synonyms for
Traditions
Definition
The handing down of customs or beliefs from one generation to another.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- cultural traditions
- family traditions
- religious traditions
- national traditions
- ancient traditions
- follow traditions
- break traditions
- preserve traditions
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Usage note
Traditions often refer to long-established customs or beliefs passed down through generations. While 'tradition' can be neutral, it sometimes carries a connotation of being old-fashioned or resistant to change.
Example sentences
- It is a tradition to wear green on St. Patrick's Day.
- My family has a tradition of going to the beach every summer.
- In our culture, it is a tradition to give money in a red envelope for Chinese New Year.
- The tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween started in Ireland.
- It is a tradition in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a home.
Quotes
"Traditions are the guideposts driven deep in our subconscious minds. The most powerful ones are those we can't even describe, aren't even aware of."
- Ellen Goodman
"Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire."