conventionalism – Ideal Dictionary

Conventionalism (প্রথাগতবাদ, রীতি, ঐতিহ্যবাদ) is a term that refers to the adherence to established norms and practices within a society or a particular field. It emphasizes the importance of conventions in shaping beliefs and behaviors.

Part of Speech & Pronunciation

Part of Speech: Noun (/kənˈvɛnʃənəlɪzəm/)

Definition of Conventionalism

Conventionalism is the belief that the norms and practices of a society are the basis for understanding and interpreting reality. It suggests that our perceptions and actions are largely shaped by the conventions we follow.

Synonyms of Conventionalism

1. Tradition [tradition meaning in bengali]
2. Custom [custom meaning in bengali]
3. Norm [norm meaning in bengali]
4. Orthodoxy [orthodoxy meaning in bengali]
5. Formalism [formalism meaning in bengali]

Antonyms of Conventionalism

1. Innovation (নবীনতা)
2. Individualism (ব্যক্তিবাদ)
3. Unconventionality (অপ্রথাগততা)
4. Progressivism (উন্নয়নবাদ)
5. Reform (সংশোধন)

Origin of Conventionalism

The term ‘conventionalism’ originates from the Latin word ‘conventio’, meaning agreement or convention, which reflects the idea of collective adherence to established norms.

Nearby Words

1. Conventional (Adjective)
2. Convention (Noun)
3. Conventionally (Adverb)

Conventionalism in Literature

“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” – Gustav Mahler (ঐতিহ্য হলো ছাইয়ের পূজা নয়, বরং আগুনের সংরক্ষণ।)

Conventionalism Meaning in Different Languages

Bengali: প্রথাগতবাদ
Hindi: परंपरावाद
Nepali: परंपरावाद
Urdu: روایتی
Tamil: பாரம்பரியவாதம்
Telugu: సంప్రదాయవాదం
Arabic: التقليدية
Chinese: 传统主义
Japanese: 伝統主義
Russian: конвенционализм

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