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Definition traditional in British English

traditional adjective

adjective
/trəˈdɪʃ(ə)nəl/
1

relating to or based on very old customs, beliefs, or stories

Example

All the dancers and musicians wore traditional costumes.

Example

traditional Mediterranean cooking

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2

typical of the things that people have usually done

Example

Many women have abandoned their traditional role as wife and mother.

Example

Our house was built in a traditional style.

Example

The new curriculum includes subjects that are less traditional.

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2.1

a traditional activity is one that people often do

Example

the traditional drink after work

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Definition traditional in British English