Antitradition

/ˌæntitrəˈdɪʃən/ noun

Definition

Opposition to tradition; the belief, movement, or practice of rejecting or opposing established customs and traditional ways.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + tradition (from Latin traditio, a handing down). A compound term emphasizing active opposition to inherited customs and practices.

Kelly Says

Every revolutionary movement is fueled by antitradition—from Enlightenment thinkers challenging medieval authority to punk rockers rejecting social norms, this word captures the human impulse to question 'but that's how we've always done it!'

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