as in conservativeness
attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a staunch supporter of grammatical traditionalism, my English teacher didn't care what the experts in linguistics said
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of traditionalism
The move into eyewear speaks to Figo’s ambition for his namesake fashion project aimed at men with a penchant for traditionalism looking for wardrobe-budling pieces — formal and classy but comfortable and versatile.
—
Martino Carrera, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
Some forms of Asian traditionalism can even be helpful to democracies.
—Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2012
The new Islamic Republic of Iran was vindication for the backward underbelly of a country that had emerged with lightning speed from traditionalism.
—Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
But the film was also set against the backdrop of real-life issues: Islamophobia, gays and women in the church, and a seemingly endless tension between traditionalism and religious reform.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for traditionalism
Martino Carrera, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
Some forms of Asian traditionalism can even be helpful to democracies.
—Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2012
The new Islamic Republic of Iran was vindication for the backward underbelly of a country that had emerged with lightning speed from traditionalism.
—Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
But the film was also set against the backdrop of real-life issues: Islamophobia, gays and women in the church, and a seemingly endless tension between traditionalism and religious reform.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for traditionalism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditionalism
conservatism
Noun
-
Representative Elise Stefanik, a close ally of President Trump, has also expressed interest in running, and could be a particularly formidable adversary, pitting Ms. Hochul’s Democratic conservatism against the fractious energy of Mr. Trump’s MAGA movement.—
Grace Ashford,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
-
Some see him as Francis’ heir, while others see signs of doctrinal conservatism.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Traditionalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditionalism. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share