heritage

//ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ//
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Visual representation of heritage

Noun

heritageSingular
heritagesPlural
1

Valued objects, traditions, and qualities that have been passed down from previous generations.

We must protect our cultural heritage for future generations.

2

A person's cultural, ethnic, or family background and the traditions associated with it.

She is proud of her Japanese heritage.

3

Property or possessions that are inherited from one's ancestors.

She received a large heritage from her grandmother.

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