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ancient practice

[ˈeɪnʃənt ˈpræktɪs]
nounpl: ancient practices
prática antiga
1. A traditional custom, ritual, or method that has been performed for many centuries
Meditation is an ancient practice that originated in Asia thousands of years ago.
A meditação é uma prática antiga que se originou na Ásia há milhares de anos.
2. A longstanding habit or procedure established in distant historical periods
The ancient practice of acupuncture is still used in traditional Chinese medicine today.
A prática antiga da acupuntura ainda é usada na medicina tradicional chinesa hoje.
Synonyms
old traditionancestral customtime-honored ritualhistorical method
Antonyms
modern practicenew techniquecontemporary methodinnovation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática antiga
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prática ancestral
Alternative formal term sometimes used
Portugal
prática antiga
Standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

as old as time
time-honored tradition
passed down through generations
from time immemorial
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