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   her·it·age

   /ˈherədij/

   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 cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations: "a sense of history and heritage" Similar traditionhistorybackgroundculturecustomspast
   • ▪ denoting a traditional brand or product regarded as emblematic of fine craftsmanship: "heritage brands have found a growing cachet among younger customers"
   • ▪ (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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2. 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.

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

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   relating to buildings, places, works of art, etc. that are considered to have historical importance for a particular area or for all people: The city has been designated a world heritage site. She is an architect specializing in heritage conservation.

4. 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.

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

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   noun. something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition: a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage. 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:

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHERITAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › heritageheritage 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.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › heritageHeritage Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   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