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traditional knowledge

[trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ]
noun
conhecimento tradicional
1. Knowledge, skills, and practices developed and maintained by indigenous or local communities over generations, typically passed down orally
Traditional knowledge about medicinal plants has been used by indigenous peoples for centuries.
O conhecimento tradicional sobre plantas medicinais tem sido utilizado pelos povos indígenas há séculos.
2. Accumulated wisdom and practices relating to agriculture, medicine, conservation, and cultural heritage within a specific community
The organization works to protect traditional knowledge systems in developing countries.
A organização trabalha para proteger os sistemas de conhecimento tradicional em países em desenvolvimento.
3. Information and practices that form part of a community's cultural heritage and intellectual property
Traditional knowledge should be protected from biopiracy and unauthorized commercial use.
O conhecimento tradicional deve ser protegido contra biopirataria e uso comercial não autorizado.
Synonyms
indigenous knowledgefolk knowledgelocal knowledgetraditional wisdomancestral knowledgeknow-how
Antonyms
modern knowledgescientific knowledgecontemporary knowledgetechnological knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecimento tradicional
Standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conhecimento tradicional
Standard usage
São Paulo
conhecimento tradicional
Standard usage in academic and legal contexts
Portugal
conhecimento tradicional
Standard usage; sometimes 'saber tradicional' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

passed down through generations
time-honored knowledge
collective wisdom
indigenous intellectual property
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