Meaning of the word tradition in English
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tradition
US /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
Noun
1.
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people
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It's a family tradition to have turkey on Christmas Day.
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The school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
2.
the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice rather than in writing
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Oral tradition played a crucial role in preserving ancient stories.
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The knowledge was passed down through generations by tradition.
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