tradition

noun
UK: /trəˈdɪʃən/
US: /trəˈdɪʃən/

  1. A custom or belief passed down through generations.

    1. It is a family tradition to eat pizza on fridays. [ ] [ ]
    2. The annual harvest festival is a cherished tradition in our community, bringing everyone together. [ ] [ ]

  2. A long-established principle or practice.

    1. Our school has a tradition of academic excellence. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite modern advancements, some professions maintain a strong tradition of apprenticeship. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ritual practice custom heritage convention
tradition verb

  1. To hand down beliefs or customs from one generation to another.

    1. They tradition stories through the ages. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many families tradition recipes and skills to their children and grandchildren. [ ] [ ]
tradition adjective

  1. Following or based on long-established customs, beliefs, or practices.

    1. We ate a tradition meal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bride wore a traditional white dress, honoring the custom of her culture. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tradition" in English means: A custom or belief passed down through generations., A long-established principle or practice..

The phonetic transcription of "tradition" is /trəˈdɪʃən/ in British English and /trəˈdɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tradition": ritual, practice, custom, heritage, convention.

Example usage of "tradition": "It is a family tradition to eat pizza on fridays.". More examples on the page.