English · Culture & Society
tradition
/trəˈdɪʃən/
[/trəˈdɪʃən/]
a long-held custom
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A custom or belief passed down within a group over many years.
Example
Sharing a big meal on New Year's Eve is a tradition in our family.
Sharing a big meal on New Year's Eve is a tradition in our family.
Etymology
From Latin "traditio," a handing over, from "tradere," to deliver.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to customs passed across generations; central to culture.