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Definition of traditionally adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

traditionally

adverb
 
/trəˈdɪʃənəli/
 
/trəˈdɪʃənəli/
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  1. according to the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
    • The festival is traditionally held in May.
    • Housework has traditionally been regarded as women's work.
    • Garlands of flowers have always been traditionally associated with May festivities.
    • Traditionally, markets are held in the open air.
  2. by following older or accepted methods and ideas rather than modern or different ones
    • The study compared the results of mature and traditionally qualified students.
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