traditional
adjective
tra·di·tion·al
trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to tradition : consisting of or derived from tradition
a traditional celebration
2
: handed down from age to age
traditional history
traditional songs/stories
3
: following or conforming to tradition : adhering to past practices or established conventions
traditional morality
traditional values/beliefs
employing traditional methods of cooking
traditionally
adverb
a dish traditionally made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar
a seating area traditionally reserved for the church's leaders
Examples of traditional in a Sentence
a traditional Passover meal at his grandparents' house
a family that is very traditional when it comes to institutions like marriage
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The includes the open banking rule, which has generally been well received by fintech players but opposed by traditional banks.
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—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.
—Harshita Mary Varghese, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Technological changes and shifting audience preferences have diminished the influence of traditional news organizations, with podcasters and social media taking big chunks of people’s attention.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
The includes the open banking rule, which has generally been well received by fintech players but opposed by traditional banks.
CFPB finalized the rule at the end of 2024, with large depository institutions required to comply by April 2026.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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