tradition

Tradition is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• enPR: trə-dishʹ(ə)n, IPA ^(key): /trəˈdɪʃən/ or /trəˈdɪʃn̩/

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Noun

Singular tradition

Plural traditions

1. (countable & uncountable) A tradition is something that has been done in the same way for a long time.

   Despite a long tradition of education, there is still a lack of qualified teachers

   They continue the tradition of winter football which started in the 1800s.

   Tradition says that we need a drink before the speech.

See also

• traditional