traditional
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
traditional means: Following customs or ways of doing things that have existed for a long time.
adjective
Following customs or ways of doing things that have existed for a long time.
- They served traditional food.
- We watched a traditional dance at the festival.
- The village still uses traditional farming methods.
Preferring established customs, beliefs, and ways of behaving.
- My parents have traditional views.
- She grew up in a traditional family.
- His traditional beliefs influence his ideas about marriage.
Passed from older people to younger people through speech rather than writing.
- The elders shared traditional stories with the children.
- These traditional teachings were never written down.
- Researchers recorded traditional accounts from village elders.
Questions about traditional
What does traditional mean?
Following customs or ways of doing things that have existed for a long time.
What is traditional in other languages?
Türkçe: geleneksel · Español: tradicional · Français: traditionnel · Deutsch: traditionell · Italiano: tradizionale · 日本語: 伝統的な
How do you pronounce traditional?
It is pronounced /trəˈdɪʃənəl/.
How do you use traditional in a sentence?
They served traditional food. We watched a traditional dance at the festival.
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