Traditionalism Definition & Meaning

traditionalism
noun
  1. strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
  2. adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters)
  3. the doctrine that all knowledge was originally derived by divine revelation and that it is transmitted by traditions

"Traditionalism" in song lyrics

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  • "how would you distinguish between tradition and traditionalism"
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