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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.familysearch.org › en › blogWhat Is Heritage? The Meaning of Cultural Identity - FamilySearch

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   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.

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   What is heritage & how do you define it?

   • The word can be difficult to define! Heritage is always something that’s or passed down by families or other groups for many years. However, heritage isn’t limited to concrete objects. It’s also the customs, traditions, and values shared by groups of people. One way to think about heritage is to break it down into three groups.

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   What is heritage & why is it important?

   • 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.

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   What is cultural heritage?

   • They identify cultural heritage as “ [p]hysical artefacts and intangible attributes of a group or society.”

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   How does a family define their heritage?

   • Heritage can express itself in many ways. Some families define their heritage primarily as their ethnic, cultural, or national identity. Other families can point to values that have been passed on, such as a love for education, participation in community life, a strong work ethic, or religious devotion.

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4. wonderopolis.org › wonder › What-Is-Heritage-and-WhyWhat Is Heritage and Why Is It Important? | Wonderopolis

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

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   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › heritageHERITAGE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   the buildings, paintings, customs, etc that are important in a culture or society because they have existed for a long time: our architectural / cultural heritage.

8. www.open.edu › what-heritage › content-section-2What is heritage?: 2.1 What is heritage? | OpenLearn - Open ...

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   The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘heritage’ as ‘property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance’, ‘valued things such as historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations’, and ‘relating to things of historic or cultural value that are worthy of preservation’.

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   How Does This Book Define Cultural Heritage? In this book, we will take the most expansive and inclusive view of what is cultural heritage. Essentially, if someone can make a case that a tangible, intangible, natural, personal, or community artifact has significance, whether that be to an individual or a group, then we will consider it cultural ...

10. www.theheritageportal.co.za › article › what-meaningWhat is the meaning of heritage? | The Heritage Portal

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    Sep 25, 2013 · Heritage is a hugely complex and nebulous concept, with its meaning and relevance varying from person to person. The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) is embarking on a project to involve the public in defining the concept.