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TRADITIONALISM
traditionalism
(noun) adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters)
traditionalism, traditionality
(noun) strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
traditionalism
(noun) the doctrine that all knowledge was originally derived by divine revelation and that it is transmitted by traditions
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
traditionalism (countable and uncountable, plural traditionalisms)
The adherence to traditional views or practices, especially with regard to cultural or religious matters.
The continuation of theological rituals on the basis that the ritual has always completed, rather than the ritual being a manifestation of theology.
A philosophical system which makes tradition the supreme criterion and rule of certitude; the doctrine that human reason is of itself radically unable to know with certainty any truth or, at least, the fundamental truths of the metaphysical, moral, and religious order.
Antonyms
• rationalism
• progressivism
Source: Wiktionary
Tra*di"tion*al*ism, n.
Definition: A system of faith founded on tradition; esp., the doctrine that all religious faith is to be based solely upon what is delivered from competent authority, exclusive of rational processes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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