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traditionally-borne

|tra-di-tion-al-ly-borne|

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/trəˈdɪʃənəli bɔrn/

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/trəˈdɪʃənəli bɔːn/

traditionally carried

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'traditionally-borne' evolved from the combination of the words 'traditionally' and 'borne', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.

Meaning Changes

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