heritage
//ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ//
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.