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traditionalist

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/trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/ · tra-di-tion-al-ist

A person who holds onto traditional values and customs.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who holds onto traditional values and customs.

ایک شخص جو روایتی اقدار اور رسم و رواج کو برقرار رکھتا ہے۔

روایتی

riwayati

Synonyms

conservativeorthodoxpreservationistروایتیقدیممروّج

Antonyms

modernistprogressiveavant-gardeجدیدترقی پسندجدت پسند

Common Collocations

  • cultural traditionalist
  • political traditionalist
  • traditionalist views

Example Sentences

As a traditionalist, she values longstanding customs in her community.

ایک روایتی کے طور پر، وہ اپنی کمیونٹی میں پرانی روایات کی قدر کرتی ہے۔

Aik riwayati ke tor par, woh apni community mein purani riwaj ki qadr karti hai.

The traditionalist argued against modern practices.

روایتی نے جدید طریقوں کے خلاف دلائل دیے۔

Riwayati ne jadeed tareeqon ke khilaf dalaail diye.

Many traditionalists believe that change can diminish cultural identity.

بہت سے روایتی مانتے ہیں کہ تبدیلی ثقافتی شناخت کو کم کر سکتی ہے۔

Bohat se riwayati maante hain ke tabdeeli saqafati shanakht ko kam kar sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

traditional:Traditional refers to something that is part of a long-standing custom, while traditionalist refers to a person who supports and upholds those customs.

Word Family

tradition
nounروایت
traditionary
adjectiveروایتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a person holding on to a family heirloom, representing tradition.

A family gathering around a traditional meal.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "traditio" — to hand over, to deliver

First known use: 19th century

The term 'traditionalist' emerged in the late 19th century, denoting those who uphold and adhere to established traditions.