neotraditionalist
- adjective
- /ˌniːoʊtrəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/
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neotradicionalista
- Many young artists are embracing neotraditionalist themes in their work, combining traditional techniques with modern subject matter.
Examples
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Her clothing line features neotraditionalist designs that pay homage to historical fashion while appealing to contemporary tastes.
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His aim is to protect an authentically Jewish understanding of God, Covenant, and Torah without falling prey to the neotraditionalist repudiation of the modern world.
Academic text (1993) -
The architects designed a neotraditionalist building that blends modern materials with classic styles.
Synonyms
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Following long-held customs and ways of doing things
Using styles from the past in art or buildings
Being loyal to old customs and beliefs in religion and culture
Antonyms
How Traditional
Surface Forms
Morphology
neotraditionalist = traditionalist (transparent) = neo + traditionalist
Formed by the productive prefix 'neo-' meaning 'new' attached to 'traditionalist', yielding a directly inferable meaning.
Etymology
Neotraditionalist combines neo- 'new', tradition 'old custom', and -ist 'person who supports'. As an adjective, it describes a style or idea that brings old customs back in a modern way.