noun
heritage
HEHR-ih-tihj
noun
1
Traditions, buildings, culture, or values passed down from earlier generations.
"The old castle is protected as part of the town's heritage."
"She grew up learning about her family's Irish heritage."
How to Use Heritage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe traditions, history, and culture that a person or place inherits from the past.
Common pairings
cultural heritage
heritage site
family heritage
Word Forms
heritages plural, Heritages plural
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Etymology
From Old French eritage/heritage, ultimately from Latin hērēs ("heir").