Cultural Heritage Terminology

adjective describing something that has been respected or valued for a long time

• The time-honored tradition of bowing to show respect is still observed in many cultures.
• We always stick to the time-honored recipe when making chocolate chip cookies.
• Even though it's old-fashioned, I love that time-honored movie from the 80s.
• The time-honored advice of 'think before you speak' is always a good reminder.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular custom, belief, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time

• The ceremony followed traditional customs and rituals.
• My grandma always makes traditional dishes for Thanksgiving.
• I love jamming out to some traditional tunes.
• The company's values are deeply rooted in traditional beliefs.

noun a person who travels to sites associated with death, disaster, or tragedy for leisure or educational purposes

• The dark tourist visited historical sites associated with tragedy and death.
• The dark tourist enjoys exploring places with a morbid history.
• That guy is such a dark tourist, always seeking out creepy locations.
• She was a dark tourist of the soul, drawn to the shadowy corners of human experience.