Meaning & use
traditional
Following customs, beliefs, or practices that have been passed down over a long time.
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They served a traditional meal that her grandmother had cooked every holiday.
The wedding followed traditional customs, right down to the vows and dress.
A note on using this word
Pairs naturally with nouns like "values," "method," or "dress" to signal continuity with the past rather than novelty.
Words with a similar meaning
conventionalcustomarytime-honored
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