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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.
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.
n. 1. something inherited at birth, such as personal characteristics, status, and possessions. 2. anything that has been transmitted from the past or handed down by tradition. 3. (Environmental Science)
HERITAGE definition: the buildings, paintings, customs, etc that are important in a culture or society because they have…. Learn more.
HERITAGE meaning: the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation usually singular.
A domesticated animal or a crop of a traditional breed, usually not widely produced for commercial purposes. American Heritage. Having a certain background, such as growing up with a second language. The university requires heritage Spanish students to enroll in a specially designed Spanish program not available to non-heritage students. Wiktionary
