Definition of "traditionalism" [tra•di•tion•al•ism]

• Adherence to tradition, especially in cultural or religious practice. (noun)
• A system holding that all knowledge is derived from original divine revelation and is transmitted by tradition. (noun)

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• "One wonders what the point of his "traditionalism" is if the Holy Gospels can become "wacky novelties"."
• "The chief intellectual, rather than emotional, support for traditionalism is a sceptical view about political knowledge."
• "Please. after confab this weekend pondering black/blackfoot history. also: traditionalism is hard."