🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

tradicionalismo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tra-di-ci-o-nal-ismo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Traditionalism/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El tradicionalismo puede ser un obstáculo para el progreso social."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The adherence to traditional beliefs, practices, and customs.

    "In many cultures, traditionalism plays a crucial role in maintaining community identity."
  2. 2

    A political or social philosophy that emphasizes the importance of tradition in social and cultural life.

    "The rise of traditionalism in politics often reflects a backlash against rapid social change."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'traditionalism' is derived from the root 'tradition', which comes from the Latin 'traditio', meaning 'to hand over' or 'to deliver'. The suffix '-ism' indicates a doctrine or belief system. The concept evolved in the 19th century as a response to modernity, emphasizing the importance of cultural and historical continuity.

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