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.