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- Dictionaryheritage/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
noun
- 1. property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance: "they had stolen his grandfather's heritage" Similar
- 2. a special or individual possession; an allotted portion: archaic "God's love remains your heritage"
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relating to buildings, places, works of art, etc. that are considered to have historical importance for a particular area or for all people: The city has been designated a world heritage site. She is an architect specializing in heritage conservation.
1. : property that descends to an heir. 2. a. : something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor : legacy, inheritance. proud of her Chinese heritage. a rich heritage of folklore. The battlefields are part of our heritage and should be preserved. b. : tradition. the party's heritage of secularism. 3.
noun. something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition: a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage. something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion: a heritage of poverty and suffering. Synonyms: patrimony, estate. something reserved for one:
Heritage is often used to discuss a cultural aspect or tradition that has been passed down through generations. For example, one might speak of an area’s "rich musical heritage .” Heritage can also refer to a person's ethnic or cultural background.
noun. 1. something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion. a heritage of poverty and suffering. a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage. 2. something reserved for one. the heritage of the righteous. 3.
HERITAGE definition: the buildings, paintings, customs, etc that are important in a culture or society because they have…. Learn more.
a person's ethnic or religious background; the countries, cultures, religious groups, etc. that a person's parents or ancestors come from. What's your heritage? Her heritage is Chinese and Vietnamese. She made a conscious attempt to explore her Jewish heritage. see also dual heritage. Extra Examples.