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customs Synonyms

Another word for customs

Choosing another word for customs depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Traditional and widely accepted ways of behaving or doing something that are specific to a particular society, place, or time (the plural form of custom).

Usage Example

"Travelers should familiarize themselves with local traditions before visiting a foreign country."

Strongest
traditions
conventions
Strong
practices
mores
usages
folkways
rituals

• noun (Context 2)

The official duties, taxes, or tolls levied by a government on goods imported from or exported to other countries.

Usage Example

"The merchant had to pay heavy duties on the shipment of imported silk and spices."

Strongest
duties
tariffs
Strong
imposts
tolls
levies

Opposites of customs

The opposite of customs shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

innovations
novelties
See all opposites of customs

• Nearby Words

customization
customize
customizer
customs
cut
cutaway
cutback

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Customs. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/customs
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