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traditionalism
tra·di·tion·al·ism [ trə díshən'l ìzzəm, trə díshnə lìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. respect for tradition: a deep respect for tradition, especially for cultural or religious practices
2. belief in transmission of divine revelation: the idea that all knowledge comes from divine revelation and is passed on by tradition

tra·di·tion·al·ist noun
tra·di·tion·al·is·tic [ trə dìshən'l ístik, trə dìshnə lístik ] adjective
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