deep-rooted tradition
- noun
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tradición arraigada
- Celebrating the harvest festival is a deep-rooted tradition that brings everyone together to give thanks for the season's bounty.
Examples
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Historically, common law courts would give effect to foreign law, in accordance with the choice of law rules of the lex fori, unless to do so would violate some fundamental principle of justice, some prevalent conception of good morals, or some deep-rooted tradition of the common weal.
Academic text (2018) -
In many cultures, family gatherings during the holidays are a deep-rooted tradition that strengthens bonds between generations.
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The community's deep-rooted tradition of storytelling has been passed down for centuries, preserving their history and values.
Synonyms
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2.0
A custom or belief passed down in families and groups over time
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1.3
A usual way of behaving in a society, often passed down from the past
How Rooted
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a tradition that is firmly established' is directly derivable from the constituents: 'deep' (far-reaching) + 'rooted' (having roots) combined with 'tradition' (customs passed down). This is a common, transparent metaphor (root/depth = stability) across many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the parts can readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Deep-rooted tradition paints the image of a tree with a very deep root holding it firm in the ground for many years. So a 'deep-rooted tradition' is a custom that is 'firmly established' and 'hard to change'.