traditionally-borne
|tra-di-tion-al-ly-borne|
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/trəˈdɪʃənəli bɔrn/
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/trəˈdɪʃənəli bɔːn/
traditionally carried
Etymology
'traditionally-borne' originates from the combination of 'traditionally' and 'borne', where 'traditionally' comes from 'tradition' meaning 'customs or beliefs passed down' and 'borne' is the past participle of 'bear', meaning 'to carry'.
'traditionally-borne' evolved from the combination of the words 'traditionally' and 'borne', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Initially, it meant 'carried in a traditional manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
carried or transmitted in a manner that is consistent with tradition.
The festival is traditionally-borne by the local community.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 01:50
