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neotraditionalism

neotraditionalism

1 9.5
A movement that brings back traditional styles and techniques in art, music, and design
  • noun
  • /ˌniːoʊtrəˈdɪʃənəlɪzəm/
: neotradicionalismo
  • The art exhibit showcased neotraditionalism, highlighting how contemporary artists use traditional techniques.

Examples

  • In architecture, neotraditionalism is evident through the revival of historic design elements in new buildings.

  • The ethnicization of the Druze community also involved recourse to neotraditionalism, particularly on the level of leadership.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Some colleagues acknowledge and, what is more intellectually gratifying, have incorporated my theoretical formulations concerning inclusion and neotraditionalism in dealing with the Khrushchev and Brezhnev periods in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, as well as in China.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Many musicians today embrace neotraditionalism by incorporating classic styles into their modern songs.

Synonyms

traditionalism
vsneotraditionalism
3 6.5

Valuing old customs and ways, especially in religion and culture

focuses on reviving older styles intentionally rather than continuous adherence

Antonyms

innovation
317 3.9

Bringing in new ideas or ways of doing things

modernism
  • Literature
10 7.4

A style in art, literature, and buildings that breaks old rules

How Traditional

neotraditionalism
1 9.5
modernism
  • Literature
10 7.4

Surface Forms

neotraditionalism singular
neotraditionalisms plural

Morphology

neotraditionalism = traditionalism (transparent) = neo + tradition + al + ism

The word is directly analyzable as 'neo-' (new) + 'traditionalism' (adherence to tradition), yielding a clear meaning of a renewed or new form of traditional practice.

Etymology

The word neotraditionalism mixes neo- ('new') and tradition ('old ways' or 'customs'), so it means bringing back or using old styles and values in a new way.