Traditionally
trəˈdɪʃənəli
Definitions
In a way that follows customs or traditions.
trəˈdɪʃənəli
According to tradition; in a traditional manner.
Traditionally, the bride wears white.
💡 Simply: Imagine your grandma making a special cake every year for your birthday. If she always makes it the same way, that's traditionally!
👶 For kids: When you do something the way it's always been done, like celebrating a holiday with the same things every year.
More Examples
We traditionally celebrate Christmas with a big family dinner.
He was traditionally a very reliable person.
How It's Used
"Traditionally, weddings take place in churches."
"Traditionally, in many cultures, women were responsible for childcare."
"Traditionally, businesses have relied on in-person meetings."
Idioms & expressions
tradition dictates
Used to say that something happens or should happen because it is part of a tradition.
"Tradition dictates that the eldest son inherits the family business."
From 'tradition' (Latin 'traditio', meaning 'a handing down') + '-ally'. It describes something done in a way that follows long-established customs or beliefs.
The word 'traditionally' began appearing in written English in the 16th century, around the same time that 'tradition' gained prominence.
Memory tip
Think of 'tradition' - the way things have always been done. 'Traditionally' means according to those established ways.