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verb tra·di·tion·al·ize \ trə-ˈdish-nə-ˌlīz , -ˈdi-shə-nᵊl-ˌīz \

Definition of traditionalize

traditionalized; traditionalizing
transitive verb
: to make traditional : imbue with traditions or traditionalism

First Known Use of traditionalize

1859

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