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time-honored tradition

[/taɪm ˈɒnərd trəˈdɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: time-honored traditions / tradições consagradas pelo tempo
tradição consagrada pelo tempo
1. A long-established custom or practice that has been passed down through generations and is widely respected
The family gathering at Christmas is a time-honored tradition in our household.
O encontro familiar no Natal é uma tradição consagrada pelo tempo em nossa casa.
2. A practice or belief that has existed for a long period and is valued for its historical significance
Serving turkey on Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition in America.
Servir peru no Dia de Ação de Graças é uma tradição consagrada pelo tempo na América.
Synonyms
established customtime-tested practicelong-standing traditionancient customtraditional practice
Antonyms
modern innovationnew practicecontemporary trendrecent invention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tradição consagrada pelo tempo
Most common usage; also 'tradição ancestral' or 'tradição milenar'
Rio de Janeiro
tradição consagrada
Often shortened in casual speech
São Paulo
tradição de longa data
Alternative phrasing, somewhat more formal
Portugal
tradição ancestral
Preferred in European Portuguese; 'tradição secular' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry on a tradition
break with tradition
hold dear a tradition
sacred tradition
keep tradition alive
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