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tra·​di·​tion·​al·​ize | \ trə-ˈdish-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce traditionalize (audio) , -ˈdi-shə-nᵊl-ˌīz \
traditionalized; traditionalizing

Definition of traditionalize

transitive verb

: to make traditional : imbue with traditions or traditionalism

First Known Use of traditionalize

1859, in the meaning defined above

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“Traditionalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditionalize. Accessed 29 Feb. 2020.

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