traditionally

Everyday

1. Traditionally means in the way that has been done for a long time by a family, group or country. tree →
2. It can also mean «usually, as people have long expected». tree →

In the lessons

In history, social studies and stories it tells the reader that a custom is old and passed down: what people traditionally eat, wear or do at a festival. It often starts a sentence: «Traditionally, ...». Phrases: «traditionally eaten», «traditionally made», «traditionally worn».

Examples

• Traditionally, people eat turkey at Thanksgiving in the USA. tree →
• Pancakes are traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday in the UK. tree →
• Kilts are traditionally worn in Scotland. tree →
• The bread is traditionally baked in a stone oven. tree →
• Traditionally, the youngest child lights the first candle. tree →
• In Australia, a meat pie is traditionally eaten at the footy. tree →

Note

Adverb from «tradition» → «traditional» → «traditionally»; spelt with -ally. «Traditionally» describes custom, not law or rule: other ways may also be fine.