traditionalism
noun
tra·di·tion·al·ism
trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: adherence to the doctrines or practices of a tradition
2
: the beliefs of those opposed to modernism, liberalism, progressivism, or radicalism
traditionalist
adjective
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a staunch supporter of grammatical traditionalism, my English teacher didn't care what the experts in linguistics said
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Throughout his papacy, his critics often accused him of doing too little, too slowly, and of wrapping traditionalism in softer language without confronting its core inequalities.
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Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Trump has nominated Catholics to top posts, including from an emergent right wing of the church that favors traditionalism and rejects reforms championed by Francis to make the church more inclusive.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
The name Pius, once a staple among papal choices, is unlikely to be chosen today; it is heavily associated with strong papal authority, traditionalism, and a more hierarchical Church.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
After decades of decline, gender traditionalism is on the rise among Republican voters in the United States, according to recent data cited by The New York TImes.
—Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
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Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Trump has nominated Catholics to top posts, including from an emergent right wing of the church that favors traditionalism and rejects reforms championed by Francis to make the church more inclusive.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
The name Pius, once a staple among papal choices, is unlikely to be chosen today; it is heavily associated with strong papal authority, traditionalism, and a more hierarchical Church.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
After decades of decline, gender traditionalism is on the rise among Republican voters in the United States, according to recent data cited by The New York TImes.
—Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Traditionalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditionalism. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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