traditionalism
UK/trə'diʃənəlizəm/US/trә'diʃәnlizm/
A2
Definitions
n.
Strong adherence to traditional beliefs or practices
传统主义；因循守旧
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtraditionalgive
+
-ismact, process, state
=traditionalism
traditional + -ism (doctrine) = the doctrine or attitude of holding firmly to tradition.
Common Collocations
- 1.cultural traditionalism文化传统主义
- 2.religious traditionalism宗教传统主义
- 3.conservative traditionalism保守的传统主义
Example Sentences
- 1.
The debate pitted reform against deep-rooted traditionalism.
- 2.
Her work challenges the traditionalism of the art world.