traditionalism
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John Betjeman, for example, was for a time England’s bestselling poet, until his optimism, traditionalism and accessibility earned him the smear of being “retrograde.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
He was also striving to break away from the box of traditionalism and open up the floor to more unique expressions, and I didn’t know that, of course, as a kid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
"It appears the Pope perceives Burke as fostering a cult of personality, centred around traditionalism or regressive ideals. This action seems aimed at limiting Burke's influence by severing his ties to Rome."
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023
But to say that Rad Trads are simply old-fashioned, traditionalist Catholics of a certain set of religious beliefs is to ignore the difference between traditionalism and radicalism.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2023
This list is particularly heavy on the Hebrew, with a noticeable trend toward Irish traditionalism.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
