Synonyms of tradition

tradition

noun

trə-ˈdi-shən 

1

as in rule

an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing

the town tradition of having the oldest resident ride at the head of the parade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rule
• principles
• values
• heritage
• convention
• custom
• standards
• ethic
• prescription
• norm
• legacy
• superstition
• mode
• culture
• folklore
• rubric
• inheritance
• mores
• form
• lore
• lifestyle
• birthright

2

as in folklore

the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place

according to tradition, this field was the site of a skirmish between the first settlers and the Native Americans living in the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• folklore
• mythology
• lore
• legend
• myth
• mythos
• information
• legendry
• tale
• folklife
• knowledge
• wisdom
• anecdote
• folktale
• fable
• yarn
• old wives' tale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tradition

At the heart of the tradition is seva, a Sikh principle meaning selfless service. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Another dataset drew on professional wrestling’s tradition of maintaining fictional identities. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Stockhausen, never known for the nuance of his public pronouncements, was nonetheless not wrong to identify Aphex Twin’s debt to an African-diasporic rhythmic tradition. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026

Inside are exhibits on presidential and papal funerals, elaborate hearses, historic mourning traditions, and the many ways cultures around the world honor their dead. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026