C2 noun Neutral

tradition

/trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

A long-established custom, belief, or method of practice passed down through generations within a specific culture, family, or social group. In an academic context, it refers to a cohesive lineage of thought, artistic style, or intellectual framework that scholars build upon over time.

Beispiele

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1

My family has an everyday tradition of taking a long walk together after Sunday dinner.

My family has an everyday tradition of taking a long walk together after Sunday dinner.

2

The inauguration ceremony followed a strict tradition established by the university's founders in the 18th century.

The inauguration ceremony followed a strict tradition established by the university's founders in the 18th century.

3

It's become a bit of an informal tradition for us to grab tacos after every band practice.

It's become a bit of an informal tradition for us to grab tacos after every band practice.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
tradition
Verb
traditionalize
Adverb
traditionally
Adjektiv
traditional
Verwandt
traditionalist
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Merkhilfe

Think of the Latin root 'tradere', which means 'to hand over'. Imagine a baton being handed over in a relay race that spans centuries.

Schnelles Quiz

The scholar's work is deeply rooted in the Western _______ of rationalism.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: tradition

Beispiele

1

My family has an everyday tradition of taking a long walk together after Sunday dinner.

everyday

My family has an everyday tradition of taking a long walk together after Sunday dinner.

2

The inauguration ceremony followed a strict tradition established by the university's founders in the 18th century.

formal

The inauguration ceremony followed a strict tradition established by the university's founders in the 18th century.

3

It's become a bit of an informal tradition for us to grab tacos after every band practice.

informal

It's become a bit of an informal tradition for us to grab tacos after every band practice.

4

Her research explores how the Hegelian tradition influenced modern political philosophy and social theory.

academic

Her research explores how the Hegelian tradition influenced modern political philosophy and social theory.

5

The company decided to break with tradition and eliminate the hierarchical office structure in favor of an open-plan layout.

business

The company decided to break with tradition and eliminate the hierarchical office structure in favor of an open-plan layout.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
tradition
Verb
traditionalize
Adverb
traditionally
Adjektiv
traditional
Verwandt
traditionalist

Häufige Kollokationen

oral tradition oral tradition
break with tradition break with tradition
uphold a tradition uphold a tradition
long-standing tradition long-standing tradition
rich tradition rich tradition

Häufige Phrasen

in the tradition of

in the tradition of

standing on tradition

standing on tradition

by tradition

by tradition

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tradition vs custom

A custom is a specific behavior or practice, while a tradition is a broader, more complex set of customs passed down over a long period.

tradition vs heritage

Heritage refers to what is inherited from the past (like history or buildings), whereas tradition is the active process of passing down practices.

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Nutzungshinweise

At a C2 level, use 'tradition' to describe intellectual lineages (e.g., 'the analytical tradition in philosophy'). It can be used both as a countable noun for specific practices and an uncountable noun for the concept of historical continuity.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'habit' when they mean 'tradition'. A habit is personal and repetitive, while a tradition is social, cultural, and carries historical weight.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the Latin root 'tradere', which means 'to hand over'. Imagine a baton being handed over in a relay race that spans centuries.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'traditio', meaning 'a handing over, delivery, or surrender'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (e.g., 'many traditions') Uncountable when used abstractly (e.g., 'the weight of tradition') Followed by 'of' + gerund or noun (e.g., 'the tradition of storytelling')
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Kultureller Kontext

Traditions often serve as the primary markers of ethnic or national identity, though they are frequently 'invented' or modified to suit contemporary political needs.

Schnelles Quiz

The scholar's work is deeply rooted in the Western _______ of rationalism.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: tradition

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unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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