tradition
/trəˈdɪʃən/ · tra·di·tion
noun
- A long-established custom or way of doing something, especially one that has been passed down from one generation to the next The family's tradition of having a big dinner on Christmas Eve was one that everyone looked forward to.
- The transmission of customs, beliefs, or practices from one generation to the next The tradition of storytelling has been an essential part of the community's cultural heritage.
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Did you know? The word 'tradition' has been used in various contexts, including music, where 'Trad' is a shortened form of 'traditional' and refers to a style of folk music. The concept of tradition has also been explored in philosophy, particularly in the context of social and cultural norms.