Tradition Definition
trə-dĭshən
traditions
noun
traditions
A surrender or betrayal.
Webster's New World
The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation, especially by oral communication.
Cultural practices that are preserved by tradition.
American Heritage
The handing down orally of stories, beliefs, customs, etc. from generation to generation.
Webster's New World
A story, belief, custom, proverb, etc. handed down in this way.
Webster's New World
A long-established custom or practice having the effect of precedent or unwritten law.
Webster's New World
verb
(obsolete) To transmit by way of tradition; to hand down.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Tradition
Noun
Singular:
tradition
Plural:
traditionsOrigin of Tradition
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Middle English tradicion from Old French from Latin trāditiō trāditiōn- from trāditus past participle of trādere to hand over, deliver, entrust trā-, trāns- trans- dare to give dō- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin trāditiō, from the verb trādere.
From Wiktionary
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