tradition

A way of doing something that people have followed for many years.

• It is an old family tradition.
• Our town has a tradition of holding summer concerts.
• They kept the tradition alive for their children.

How to use it: a tradition of doing something (We have a tradition of eating together on Sundays.)

Similar words: custom, practice

Common phrases: family tradition, local tradition, follow a tradition, follow tradition

A belief or custom taught by older people to younger people as part of their culture.

• This dance is part of our tradition.
• She taught her children the traditions of her village.
• The festival celebrates a tradition passed down through generations.

How to use it: pass a tradition down (Families pass this tradition down to their children.)

Similar words: custom, heritage

Common phrases: cultural tradition, oral tradition, preserve a tradition