Consuetude
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnˈsuˈtud/
Consuetude (noun)
- A habit or practice that people follow for a long time and accept as normal.
- 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.