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   heritage

   /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance: "they had stolen his grandfather's heritage" Similar inheritancebirthrightpatrimonylegacybequestendowmentestatebequeathaldevisehereditament
   • ▪ valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations: "Europe's varied cultural heritage" Similar traditionhistorybackgroundculturecustomspast
   • ▪ denoting or relating to things of special architectural, historical, or natural value that are preserved for the nation: "a heritage centre"
   • ▪ denoting a traditional brand or product regarded as emblematic of fine craftsmanship: "heritage brands have found a growing cachet among younger customers"
   • ▪ denoting a breed of livestock or poultry that was once traditional to an area but is no longer farmed in large numbers: "Cotswold sheep are considered a heritage breed in Canada"
   • ▪ (of a plant variety) not hybridized with another; old-fashioned: North American "heritage roses"
   • 2. a special or individual possession; an allotted portion: archaic "God's love remains your heritage"
   • 3. Christians, or the ancient Israelites, seen as God's chosen people. archaic

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French heritage, from heriter ‘inherit’ (see heritable).

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   What is cultural heritage?

   • As a contemporary exemplum, cultural heritage alternates between example and paragon: it is a world stage, a theatrum mundi. This model is not flat, but multi-dimensional. Heritage can be experienced as a model of the diversity of the human condition, or its specificity, or its memory.

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   What is heritage and why is it important?

   • In recent decades this form of heritage has increased markedly, and more and more tourists are becoming involved in forms of heritage which are “more intimate and meaningful in the sense of the everyday, and, arguably with a heritage which carries utility in terms of being socially and politically relevant.”

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   What does inheritance mean?

   • 1. something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; inherited lot or portion: a heritage of democracy. 2. something reserved for one: the heritage of the righteous. 3. Law. a. property, esp. land, passed on by inheritance. b. something inherited or inheritable by legal succession.

   Heritage - definition of heritage by The Free Dictionary

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   What is a National Heritage?

   • a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage. a heritage of poverty and suffering. the heritage of the righteous. Law. something that has been or may be inherited by legal descent or succession. any property, especially land, that devolves by right of inheritance. visitors to a heritage site in the Middle East.

   HERITAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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   Heritage is the features, traditions, or background of a society, culture, or company that come from the past and are still important. Learn how to use heritage in different contexts, such as cultural heritage, mixed heritage, or heritage breed, with examples and synonyms.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › heritageHeritage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

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6. www.dictionary.com › browse › heritageHERITAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Heritage definition: something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition. See examples of HERITAGE used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › heritageHeritage - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Heritage can refer to practices or characteristics that are passed down through the years, from one generation to the next. Researching your family tree would help you gain a sense of your personal heritage.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › heritageHERITAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Heritage is something inherited at birth, such as personal characteristics, status, and possessions, or anything that has been transmitted from the past or handed down by tradition. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage of heritage in different contexts.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionheritage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   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.

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    Heritage is something inherited at birth, such as personal characteristics, status, and possessions, or anything that has been transmitted from the past or handed down by tradition. Find out more about the origin, usage, and examples of heritage and its synonyms in different contexts.