Customarily

/ˈkʌstəmerəli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that is usual, traditional, or commonly done; according to established practice or habit.

Etymology

From 'customary' (following custom) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' The root 'custom' comes from Latin 'consuetudo,' and the '-ary' suffix means 'relating to or characterized by,' creating an adjective from a noun.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'customarily done' appears constantly in anthropology books because cultures identify themselves through what they 'customarily' do—your language, food, greetings, and rituals are customary markers that say 'this is who we are as a group.'

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