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traditionalism
CIDE DICTIONARY
traditionalism, n.
A system of faith founded on tradition; esp., the doctrine that all religious faith is to be based solely upon what is delivered from competent authority, exclusive of rational processes. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
traditionalism, n.
1 respect, esp. excessive, for tradition, esp. in religion.
2 a philosophical system referring all religious knowledge to divine revelation and tradition.
1 respect, esp. excessive, for tradition, esp. in religion.
2 a philosophical system referring all religious knowledge to divine revelation and tradition.
Derivative
traditionalist n. traditionalistic adj.
THESAURUS
traditionalism
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