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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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a person's racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural background: I am an American of Persian heritage. They are proud of their Jewish and Palestinian heritages. Historical and government records can help you trace your heritage. See also. dual heritage. mixed heritage. Fewer examples.
Heritage definition: something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition. See examples of HERITAGE used in a sentence.
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. 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.
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.
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)
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
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.
HERITAGE definition: the buildings, paintings, customs, etc that are important in a culture or society because they have…. Learn more.
: the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation — usually singular. a nation with a rich heritage of folklore. His Polish heritage was very important to him. These battlefields are an important part of our heritage and should be preserved.
