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traditional
adjective as in usual, established
Strongest matches
classic, classical, common, conventional, historic, long-established, old, popular, regular, time-honored, universal
Weak matches
acceptable, accustomed, acknowledged, ancestral, customary, doctrinal, fixed, folk, habitual, immemorial, oral, prescribed, rooted, sanctioned, taken for granted, transmitted, unwritten, widely used, widespread
Example Sentences
Campaigners say a traditional preference for sons has meant millions of female children are lost to foeticide and infanticide over the years.
Some equipment under the definition, such as drones, are not traditional weapons but used for patrol and special events.
Meanwhile, many nations — including traditional U.S. allies such as Australia, Britain, Canada and others — are expected to recognize Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in defiance of intense diplomatic pressure from Washington.
These are considered traditional delicacies in China, particularly in the south.
The president and First Lady Melania will meanwhile take lunch with members of the Royal Family, visit the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II, and address a traditional state banquet at the castle.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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