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- Dictionaryher·it·age/ˈherədij/
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.
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.
something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion: a heritage of poverty and suffering. Synonyms: patrimony, estate. something reserved for one: the heritage of the righteous. Law. something that has been or may be inherited by legal descent or succession.
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 is often used to discuss a cultural aspect or tradition that has been passed down through generations. For example, one might speak of an area’s "rich musical heritage .” Heritage can also refer to a person's ethnic or cultural background.
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 meaning: the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation usually singular.
HERITAGE definition: the buildings, paintings, customs, etc that are important in a culture or society because they have…. Learn more.
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)
Nov 6, 2019 · Heritage is a person’s unique, inherited sense of family identity: the values, traditions, culture, and artifacts handed down by previous generations. We absorb a sense of our heritage throughout our lives as we observe and experience the things that make our family unique.
