Tradition

Tradition is a term with several meanings.

Tradition has been described as "statement, belief, or practice handed down from generation to generation", with the word derived from Latin trans- "over" + dare "to give".

In a more narrow sense, the word may refer to "cultural continuity in social attitudes, customs, and institutions", among other related meanings.

See the article on Traditionalism regarding ideological and political senses.

See Also

• Folklore - Tradition may also refer to the oral tradition.
• Traditionalism