Meaning of traditional | Babel Free
tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəlDefinitions
- Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.
- Customary, traditional.
- Communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only.
- Observant of tradition; attached to old customs; old-fashioned.
- In lieu of the name of the composer of a piece of music, whose real name is lost in the mists of time.
- Relating to traditional Chinese.
Equivalents
Deutsch
überliefert
Nederlands
traditioneel
Examples
“This dance is one of the traditional customs in the area.”
“I think her traditional values are antiquated.”
“For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes.”
“traditional expositions of the Scriptures”
“Ryoteis usually look like traditional Japanese inns or even private homes.”
“The traditional form of the character has twice as many strokes as the simplified form.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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