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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"
- 2. a special or individual possession; an allotted portion: archaic "God's love remains your heritage"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 meaning: the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation usually singular.
Something handed down from one's ancestors or the past, as a characteristic, a culture, tradition, etc. The rights, burdens, or status resulting from being born in a certain time or place; birthright. A domesticated animal or a crop of a traditional breed, usually not widely produced for commercial purposes.
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 buildings, paintings, customs, etc that are important in a culture or society because they have…. Learn more.
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.
