tradition (Meaning)
tradition (n)
an inherited pattern of thought or action
a specific practice of long standing
tradition (n.)
The act of delivering into the hands of another; delivery.
The unwritten or oral delivery of information, opinions, doctrines, practices, rites, and customs, from father to son, or from ancestors to posterity; the transmission of any knowledge, opinions, or practice, from forefathers to descendants by oral communication, without written memorials.
Hence, that which is transmitted orally from father to son, or from ancestors to posterity; knowledge or belief transmitted without the aid of written memorials; custom or practice long observed.
An unwritten code of law represented to have been given by God to Moses on Sinai.
That body of doctrine and discipline, or any article thereof, supposed to have been put forth by Christ or his apostles, and not committed to writing.
tradition (v. t.)
To transmit by way of tradition; to hand down.
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tradition Sentence Examples
- The tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving with roasted turkey and pumpkin pie has been passed down through generations.
- In many cultures, the tradition of arranged marriages is still practiced today.
- The tradition of wearing a white wedding dress symbolizes purity and innocence.
- The Christmas tradition of exchanging gifts is believed to have originated with the Three Wise Men.
- The Japanese tea ceremony is a centuries-old tradition that has become an integral part of their culture.
- The tradition of the "first dance" at weddings represents the couple's first steps as husband and wife.
- The tradition of breaking a champagne glass at a ship launch is said to bring good luck.
- The tradition of bowing or curtsying as a sign of respect is still observed in some royal courts.
- The tradition of wearing lucky charms is said to protect the wearer from misfortune.
- The tradition of storytelling has been passed down from generation to generation in many societies.
FAQs About the word tradition
an inherited pattern of thought or action, a specific practice of long standingThe act of delivering into the hands of another; delivery., The unwritten or oral
principles, values, heritage,rule, legacy, standards, norm, prescription,convention, ethic
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The tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving with roasted turkey and pumpkin pie has been passed down through generations.
In many cultures, the tradition of arranged marriages is still practiced today.
The tradition of wearing a white wedding dress symbolizes purity and innocence.
The Christmas tradition of exchanging gifts is believed to have originated with the Three Wise Men.
