old school
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.
Noun
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a class of people favoring traditional ideas
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