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tradition

CEFR: A2
The transmission of cultural customs, rituals, folklore, beliefs, and artistic practices from generation to generation over centuries.

Synonyms

  • custom
  • heritage
  • convention

Common Collocations

  • long-standing tradition
  • break with tradition
  • oral tradition

Example Sentence

Oral tradition served as the primary vehicle for preserving Hawaiian navigation techniques, medicinal wisdom, and spiritual mythology.

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