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nontraditional

[/ˌnɑːntrəˈdɪʃənəl/]
adjective
não tradicional
1. not based on or following tradition; departing from established customs or conventions
She chose a nontraditional wedding ceremony without a church.
Ela escolheu uma cerimônia de casamento não tradicional sem uma igreja.
2. relating to unconventional methods, approaches, or practices
Nontraditional medicine includes acupuncture and herbal remedies.
A medicina não tradicional inclui acupuntura e remédios à base de plantas.
3. describing a student who does not follow the typical educational path
Nontraditional students often balance work and family while studying.
Estudantes não tradicionais frequentemente equilibram trabalho e família enquanto estudam.
Synonyms
unconventionalunorthodoxalternativenon-standardprogressive
Antonyms
traditionalconventionalorthodoxstandardcustomary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não tradicional
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
não convencional
alternative term frequently used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
não tradicional
standard usage; also used is 'pouco convencional'

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
break the mold
go against the grain
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