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   patrimony

   /ˈpatrɪməni/

   noun

   • 1. property inherited from one's father or male ancestor: "owners refuse to part with their patrimony in the interests of agricultural development"
   • ▪ valued things passed down from previous generations; heritage: "an organization that saves the world's cultural patrimony by restoring historic buildings"
   • ▪ the estate or property belonging by ancient endowment or right to a church or other institution.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French patrimoine, from Latin patrimonium, from pater, patr- ‘father’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. patrimonial adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › patrimonyPatrimony Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Patrimony is an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor, or anything derived from one's father or ancestors. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and legal and kids definitions of patrimony.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPATRIMONY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Patrimony is the property that someone gets from their father after his death, or the valuable objects, buildings, ideas, etc. that a society gets from the people who have lived in the past. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in different contexts.

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   Patrimony definition: an estate inherited from one's father or ancestors.. See examples of PATRIMONY used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPATRIMONY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Patrimony is a noun that means someone's inheritance from their father or ancestors, or a country's land, buildings, and works of art. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, and usage in sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › patrimonyPatrimony - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use the noun patrimony to describe an inheritance, especially if it comes from your father's side of the family through many generations. If your great-great-grandfather built the house you live in, it is your patrimony.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › patrimonypatrimony noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Patrimony is property that is given to somebody when their father dies, or the works of art and treasures of a nation, church, etc. Learn how to pronounce, use and distinguish patrimony from related words like inheritance and heritage.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › patrimonyPatrimony - definition of patrimony by The Free Dictionary

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   Patrimony is an inheritance from a father or ancestor, or a legacy or heritage. It can also refer to the endowment of a church or other institution. See different sources and translations of patrimony.