tradition-based approach

[trə-ˈdi-shən-ˌbāst ə-ˈprōch]
nounpl: tradition-based approaches
abordagem baseada na tradição
1. A methodology or strategy that relies on established customs, practices, and time-honored methods rather than modern or innovative techniques
The school's tradition-based approach to education emphasizes classical literature and formal instruction.
A abordagem baseada na tradição da escola enfatiza a literatura clássica e o ensino formal.
2. An approach in business, medicine, or other fields that prioritizes conventional wisdom and proven historical methods
The clinic uses a tradition-based approach to herbal medicine that has been passed down for generations.
A clínica usa uma abordagem baseada na tradição para a medicina herbal que foi transmitida por gerações.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'tradition-based approach' is often used in debates about education, healthcare, and cultural preservation. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about preserving indigenous practices and African-Brazilian cultural heritage. In the USA, it's commonly referenced in educational reform debates and when discussing alternative medicine practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conventional approachtraditional methodtime-honored practiceorthodox approachcustomary method
Antonyms / Antônimos
innovative approachmodern approachprogressive approachcutting-edge methodexperimental approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
abordagem baseada na tradição
Standard term used across Brazil in academic and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem tradicional
More concise version commonly used in informal contexts
São Paulo
método tradicional
Alternative phrasing used in business and academic settings
Portugal
abordagem baseada na tradição
Formal term used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

customheritageconventionestablished practicemethodologycultural transmission

Related Idioms & Phrases

tried and true
the old-fashioned way
stick to one's guns
follow in someone's footsteps
going by the book
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