Traditionalist

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/

Definitions of traditionalist

noun a person who upholds or adheres to traditional values, practices, or beliefs

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather is a traditionalist who believes in following customs and traditions.

A2 The traditionalist in the village always wears the same outfit for important ceremonies.

B1 As a traditionalist, she prefers to cook meals from scratch using old family recipes.

B2 The traditionalist group protested against the modernization of the historic building.

C1 The renowned historian was known as a traditionalist in his field, advocating for the preservation of ancient texts.

C2 The traditionalist philosopher's teachings on ethics and morality were highly influential in academic circles.

Examples of traditionalist in a Sentence

formal The traditionalist believes in upholding age-old customs and practices.

informal My grandfather is a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to family gatherings.

slang Some people think traditionalists are stuck in the past.

figurative In a world of constant change, the traditionalist stands firm like a rock.

Grammatical Forms of traditionalist

past tense

traditionalized

plural

traditionalists

comparative

more traditionalist

superlative

most traditionalist

present tense

traditionalist

future tense

will be traditionalist

perfect tense

has been traditionalist

continuous tense

is being traditionalist

singular

traditionalist

positive degree

traditionalist

infinitive

to traditionalize

gerund

traditionalizing

participle

traditionalized

Origin and Evolution of traditionalist

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'traditionalist' originated from the Latin word 'traditionālis', which is derived from the verb 'tradere' meaning 'to hand over'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who adheres to or upholds traditional customs, beliefs, or practices, the term 'traditionalist' has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts including politics, religion, and culture.