tradition

//trəˈdɪʃən//
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Noun

traditionsPlural
1

A belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group, family, or society.

It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday.

2

The transmission or handing down of customs, beliefs, stories, or practices from one generation to another.

Oral tradition has preserved these stories for centuries.

3

A long-established practice or pattern of behavior that is characteristic of a particular group or institution.

It's a tradition in our family to have dinner together every Sunday.