old school

Thân thiện

An old school of artists still prefers to paint with brushes and easels.

Definition

Noun: - A group or class of people who adhere to or favor traditional ideas, methods, or styles: This term refers to individuals characterized by their preference for conventional, often time-honored, approaches over modern or innovative ones. It implies a certain ethos, attitude, or set of values associated with a past era.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • My grandfather's approach to craftsmanship is very old school; he doesn't use any power tools.
  • The coach is old school and believes in rigorous discipline and fundamentals.
  • That restaurant is old school—they still use a cash register and don't have a website.

Advanced Usage

• Used attributively (as a compound adjective before a noun) to describe things or styles that are traditional.
  • He has an old-school work ethic, always arriving an hour early.
  • I love the old-school hip-hop from the 80s.

Variants and Related Words

• Old-school (adjective): The hyphenated form used when the term precedes a noun.
  • That's an old-school technique.

Synonyms

• Traditionalist: A person who upholds tradition.
• Conservative: Favoring traditional views and values; cautious about change.
• Conventional: Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Of the old school: Having the characteristics or qualities associated with a traditional group or method.
  • As a teacher, she's of the old school, emphasizing grammar and memorization.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a class of people favoring traditional ideas