1. a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation
2. the handing down of information, beliefs, or customs from one generation to another

Examples

• It’s a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday.
• The wedding ceremony followed ancient traditions.
• She broke with tradition by wearing a red dress instead of white.
• Oral tradition preserved these stories for centuries.
• The school has a long tradition of academic excellence.
• Many holiday traditions vary from culture to culture.
• He comes from a tradition of skilled craftsmen.