traditionalism

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John Betjeman, for example, was for a time England’s bestselling poet, until his optimism, traditionalism and accessibility earned him the smear of being “retrograde.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

He was also striving to break away from the box of traditionalism and open up the floor to more unique expressions, and I didn’t know that, of course, as a kid.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

These efforts to make women responsible for men’s bad acts are as old as Adam, Eve, and the apple, and are a perverse sort of marital traditionalism.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2024

"It appears the Pope perceives Burke as fostering a cult of personality, centred around traditionalism or regressive ideals. This action seems aimed at limiting Burke's influence by severing his ties to Rome."

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

This list is particularly heavy on the Hebrew, with a noticeable trend toward Irish traditionalism.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt