obsolete customs

[/ˌɑːbsəˈliːt ˈkʌstəmz/]
noun phrasepl: obsolete customs
costumes obsoletos; costumes antiquados
1. Traditional practices, social behaviors, or established ways of doing things that are no longer in use or relevant in modern times
Wearing formal attire to every social gathering is considered one of those obsolete customs in contemporary society.
Usar roupas formais em todas as reuniões sociais é considerado um dos costumes obsoletos na sociedade contemporânea.
2. Outmoded cultural traditions or conventions that have been replaced by newer practices
Many obsolete customs from the Victorian era have been abandoned by modern families.
Muitos costumes obsoletos da era Vitoriana foram abandonados pelas famílias modernas.
In Brazilian culture, discussions about obsolete customs often relate to traditional family structures, religious practices, or regional traditions that persist in rural areas but have faded in urban centers. In the USA, this phrase frequently appears in discussions about generational differences and the pace of social change.
NYC Slang
old-school stuff; museum-piece traditions
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outdated customsold-fashioned traditionsarchaic practicesantiquated conventionsextinct traditions
Antonyms / Antônimos
modern customscontemporary practicescurrent traditionsnew conventions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
costumes obsoletos; costumes arcaicos
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
costumes ultrapassados
Common colloquial usage in the city
Rio de Janeiro
costumes antigos; tradições extintas
Informal speech preference
Portugal
costumes obsoletos; usos desatualizados
More formal European Portuguese variant

Related Words

traditionconventionpracticeritualcultural normsocial behavior

Related Idioms & Phrases

a relic of the past
consigned to history
old hat
part of a bygone era
customs from a different time
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