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tradicionalista

[tra-di-ci-o-na-LIS-ta]
noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: tradicionalistas
traditionalist
1. A person who adheres to or advocates for traditional values, customs, or practices
The traditionalist opposed modern reforms in the institution.
O tradicionalista se opôs às reformas modernas na instituição.
2. Adjective: relating to or characteristic of traditionalism or those who support traditional ways
She has a traditionalist approach to family values.
Ela tem uma abordagem tradicionalista em relação aos valores familiares.
Synonyms
conservadorortodoxoconvencionalista
Antonyms
inovadormodernistaprogressistareformista

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tradicionalista
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
tradicionalista
Standard usage, may emphasize cultural or political conservatism

Related Idioms & Phrases

agarrado às tradições (clinging to traditions)
de forma tradicionalista (in a traditionalist manner)
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