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Definition of tradition
1a : an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom)b : a belief or story or a body of beliefs or stories relating to the past that are commonly accepted as historical though not verifiable
2 : the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instruction
3 : cultural continuity in social attitudes, customs, and institutions
4 : characteristic manner, method, or style in the best liberal tradition
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Examples of tradition in a Sentence
One of our town's time-honored traditions is to have an Easter egg hunt the week before Easter.
It is their tradition to give thanks before they start eating.
There's an office tradition of wearing casual clothes on Fridays.
They no longer follow the traditions of their ancestors.
We broke with tradition and had goose for Thanksgiving instead of turkey.
By tradition, the celebration begins at midnight.
They no longer follow tradition.
According to tradition, the goddess lies sleeping beneath the mountain.
Recent Examples of tradition from the Web
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The stop in Poland marked a break with tradition as U.S. presidents typically make a point of visiting stalwart allies like Britain, France and Germany in their opening months in office.
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Kardashian and the model, in keeping with the famous family’s tradition, have been going through their break-ups and make-ups very publicly, having their fights on social media for all to see.
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One of America's most outlandish July Fourth traditions, the contest dates to 1972, though the company has for years promoted what a former president acknowledged was a legendary start date of 1916.
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This Labor Day tradition has been happening since 1971 and draws around 90,000 over three days, which is down from past highs of around 125,000.
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July the Fourth in the USA comes with quite a few traditions—fireworks, various red/white/blue apparel, and of course, beer.
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The ultra-Orthodox religious establishment sees itself as responsible for maintaining traditions through centuries of persecution and assimilation.
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Custom and tradition are just that: accepted ways of doing things.
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In Havana, the tour will celebrate the history of Cuba’s gay community by showcasing the island’s rich tradition of queer artistry.
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Origin and Etymology of tradition
Middle English tradicioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French tradicion, from Latin tradition-, traditio action of handing over, tradition — more at treason
TRADITION Defined for English Language Learners
tradition
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: 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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: the stories, beliefs, etc., that have been part of the culture of a group of people for a long time
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—used to say that someone has qualities which are like the qualities of another well-known person or group of people from the past
TRADITION Defined for Kids
tradition
playDefinition of tradition for Students
1 : the handing down of information, beliefs, or customs from one generation to another
2 : a belief or custom handed down from one generation to another
Law Dictionary
tradition
Legal Definition of tradition
: transfer or acquisition of property especially by delivery with intent of both parties to transfer the title delivery of the act of transfer or use of the right by the owner of the dominant estate constitutes tradition — Louisiana Civil Code
Origin and Etymology of tradition
French, legal transfer
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