Consuetude

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnˈsuˈtud/

Consuetude (noun)

  1. A habit or practice that people follow for a long time and accept as normal.
  2. A way of behaving that a group considers proper because it has been used for many years.

Examples

  • The long-standing custom guides how people greet each other.
  • A long-standing custom can change when new ideas spread.