Synonyms for tradition
trəˈdɪʃ əntra·di·tion

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:3.0 / 3 votes

1. traditionnoun

   A commonly held system.

   Synonyms:
   doctrine

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.3 / 3 votes

1. traditionnoun

   an inherited pattern of thought or action

   Synonyms:
   custom

2. custom, traditionnoun

   a specific practice of long standing

   Synonyms:
   usage, customs, customs duty, impost, custom, usance

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1. • Cognitive Content
   • Practice

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. traditionnoun

   Synonyms:
   (Law.) transfer (of possession), delivery

2. traditionnoun

   Synonyms:
   oral report (from one generation to another)

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1. List of paraphrases for "tradition":

   traditions, traditional, history, custom, traditionally, legacy

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1. George Eliot:

   The tendancy of liberals is to create bodies of men and women-of all classes-detached from tradition, alienated from religion, and susceptible to mass suggestion-mob rule. And a mob will be no less a mob if it is well fed, well clothed, well housed, and well disciplined.

2. Chrissy Houlahan:

   It's important to continue that tradition of service, especially in times of great distress and need, we are definitely in one of those times.

3. Dai He:

   Most of the guests come after Tokyo, and it’s such a contrast, they are really happy to share the nature and the tradition in our house.

4. Charles Mathias, Jr.:

   I cannot help but wonder whether, by continuing and expanding the school lunch program, we aren't witnessing, if not encouraging, the slow demise of yet another American tradition the brown bag. ... Perhaps we are beholding yet another break in the chain that links child to home.

5. Goa Kerle:

   Don 't put mediocrity, insensitivity and tradition before sound reason and compassion.