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antitradition

antitradition

8.2
A belief or movement that opposes old customs
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈtrædɪʃən/
translation icon : antitradición
  • Many avant-garde artists embrace antitradition in their work to challenge societal norms.

Examples

  • Her philosophy of antitradition led her to question long-standing family customs.

  • The new movement was founded on principles of antitradition and creative freedom.

  • The movement is based on the principles of antitradition.

  • Many artists embrace antitradition to challenge societal norms.

  • Many avant-garde artists embrace antitradition in their work to challenge societal norms.

  • The new movement was founded on principles of antitradition and creative freedom.

  • Her philosophy of antitradition led her to question long-standing family customs.

Synonyms

anti-traditionalism
vsantitradition
9.5

To be against old customs and beliefs in society

is the same opposition but expressed as a shorter single-word label
nonconformism
vsantitradition
8.4

Not following usual customs or rules

is active opposition to customs rather than merely not following them
antiestablishmentarianism
vsantitradition
  • Formal
9.9

A belief that opposes government and other usual authorities

is focused on opposing customs and social practices rather than authority systems
antiestablishmentism
vsantitradition
  • Formal
9.9

To oppose the system and people in power

is about opposing customs and practices rather than political order or institutions

Antonyms

2.0

A custom or belief passed down in families and groups over time

How Traditional

to reform
228 3.7
antitradition
8.2
radicalism
14 8.1

Surface Forms

antitradition singular

Morphology

antitradition = tradition (transparent) = anti + tradition

The word is a straightforward prefixal formation meaning opposition to tradition or established customs.

Etymology

Antitradition comes from the prefix anti- meaning 'against' and tradition meaning 'what is passed down from the past'. So antitradition describes a belief or movement that is 'against' usual customs and traditions.