traditionalism
/trəˈdɪʃənəlɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce traditionalism (audio)/ (ame, mw)
traditionalism — noun
1. the attitude or philosophy that long-established customs, values, and ways of li
the attitude or philosophy that long-established customs, values, and ways of living ought to be kept and defended, especially when they face pressure from newer or more progressive approaches
Kwame's grandmother defended traditionalism in family matters, insisting that weddings and funerals follow the customs of their ancestors.
Nora argued that blind traditionalism can prevent a society from making necessary changes in education and healthcare.
blind traditionalism — implies unreasonable resistance to change
Diego surprised his colleagues by abandoning traditionalism and voting for the new office layout his team had proposed.
Yuki wrote an essay comparing the traditionalism of rural Japanese festivals with the modern celebrations in Tokyo.
- conservatism
more political and economic in focus; emphasises preserving existing institutions rather than cultural customs
- orthodoxy
more religious or doctrinal; implies adherence to a set of beliefs accepted as correct by an authority
- conventionality
more about social manners and norms; carries a slightly milder feel
- modernism
the deliberate break from tradition in favour of new forms of thought, art, or practice
- progressivism
belief in social and political reform driven by new ideas rather than inherited customs
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Frequently used in academic, political, or cultural commentary. The tone can be neutral (describing a commitment to heritage) or mildly critical (implying resistance to progress). The person who holds these beliefs is called a traditionalist.