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tradition

tra·di·tion

tradition

 
 
pronunciation:
tr dI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition: the beliefs and ways of doing things that are passed down from parents to children.
Many people celebrate holidays by carrying out old family traditions.
 
similar words:
beliefs, culture, practices
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  • traditional:
    according to tradition.
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some actions associated with a tradition
some descriptions of traditions
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some people associated with traditions
some things that maintain traditions