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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTraditionalism
/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The adherence to traditional beliefs, practices, and customs.
"In many cultures, traditionalism plays a crucial role in maintaining community identity." - 2
A political or social philosophy that emphasizes the importance of tradition in social and cultural life.
"The rise of traditionalism in politics often reflects a backlash against rapid social change."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English word 'traditional', combining 'tradition' (from Latin 'traditio', meaning 'handing over, delivery') with the suffix '-ism' (denoting a system, principle, or ideological movement). It emerged in the 19th century to describe philosophical and religious movements that emphasize the value of long-established cultural and social customs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Traditionalism" is said worldwide
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traditionalisme
Transliteration: tradition-al-ism
"Le traditionalisme est souvent perçu comme une résistance au changement."
Traditionalismus
Transliteration: tra-di-tion-al-ismus
"Der Traditionalismus spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der deutschen Kultur."
tradizionalismo
Transliteration: tra-di-zi-o-nal-ismo
"Il tradizionalismo è spesso visto come una reazione alla modernità."
tradicionalismo
Transliteration: tra-di-ci-o-nal-ismo
"El tradicionalismo puede ser un obstáculo para el progreso social."
tradicionalismo
Transliteration: tra-di-ci-o-nal-ismo
"O tradicionalismo é uma parte importante da identidade cultural."
परंपरावाद
Transliteration: paramparavad
"परंपरावाद समाज में स्थिरता बनाए रखने में मदद करता है।"
传统主义
Transliteration: chuántǒng zhǔyì
"传统主义在许多文化中占据重要地位。"
전통주의
Transliteration: jeontongjuui
"전통주의는 사회적 변화에 대한 저항으로 나타날 수 있습니다."
伝統主義
Transliteration: dentō shugi
"伝統主義は文化のアイデンティティを守るために重要です。"
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