Tradition
/trəˈdɪʃ.ən/noun
A belief or behavior passed down within a group or society.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, traditions were seen as the binding force of society, believed to connect the living with their ancestors and divine will.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰreǵ-
“to hold or support”
Latin
Latin
traditio
“the act of handing over, a delivery”
Old French
Old French
tradicion
“a handover, transmission of customs or beliefs”
15th Century
English
tradition
“a transmission of beliefs or practices from one generation to another”
Modern English
English
tradition
“a set of customs and practices passed through generations”