traditionalism
Use Traditionalism in a sentence
ə noun
1.
adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
2.
a system of philosophy according to which all knowledge of religious truth is derived from divine revelation and received by traditional instruction.
Related forms
tra·di·tion·al·ist, noun, adjective
tra·di·tion·al·is·tic, adjective
an·ti·tra·di·tion·al·ist, noun, adjective
non·tra·di·tion·al·ist, noun, adjective
non·tra·di·tion·al·is·tic, adjective
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traditionalism (trəˈdɪʃənəˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the doctrine that all knowledge originates in divine revelation and is perpetuated by tradition |
| 2. | adherence to tradition, esp in religion |
| tra'ditionalist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| traditional'istic | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
Similarly, there is no point in being concerned about the symbols of our traditionalism.
The teacher low on traditionalism with no advisees overwhelmingly chose an open desk arrangement.
Italians' innate traditionalism has, in some respects, served them well.
In the realm of indie-rock, twang no longer guarantees traditionalism.
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