Word TRADITION: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

tradition

🇺🇸 [trəˈdɪʃən]

Meanings

The passing down of customs, beliefs, and practices from one generation to the next. Traditions often hold cultural, social, or religious significance and are celebrated through rituals or ceremonies. They provide a sense of continuity and community identity.

Examples

• The family has a tradition of gathering for Thanksgiving dinner.
• The festival is part of the town’s cultural tradition.
• In many cultures, marriage traditions vary widely.

Synonyms

custom • heritage • practice

Antonyms

innovation • modernity • change