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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Some Gen Zers are ready to embrace domestic traditionalism.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
What unites the two men in Linklater’s vision is a suspicion of traditionalism and a hatred of complacency.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
While there’s no telling what the next two films might have in store for her character, knowing the traditionalism of ritualism of the village, there is perhaps some allusion to Arthur’s sister Morgana, who became his downfall.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Jake Worthington Armed with just an acoustic guitar, the 2014 The Voice contestant and Big Loud artist conjured up the ghosts of country legends like George Jones and Waylon Jennings with his twangy, authentic traditionalism and big voice.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 June 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
What unites the two men in Linklater’s vision is a suspicion of traditionalism and a hatred of complacency.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
While there’s no telling what the next two films might have in store for her character, knowing the traditionalism of ritualism of the village, there is perhaps some allusion to Arthur’s sister Morgana, who became his downfall.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Jake Worthington Armed with just an acoustic guitar, the 2014 The Voice contestant and Big Loud artist conjured up the ghosts of country legends like George Jones and Waylon Jennings with his twangy, authentic traditionalism and big voice.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 June 2025
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“Traditionalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditionalism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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