noun

heritage

heritage, legacy

The castle is part of our national heritage.

The castle is part of our national heritage.

They are proud of their cultural heritage.

They are proud of their cultural heritage.

((adjective)) + heritage features belonging to the culture of a particular society. They are proud of their cultural heritage.

Synonyms: legacy, inheritance, tradition, culture

From Old French 'heriter' (to inherit), related to 'heir'.

The 'heri-' part comes from 'heir', and '-age' denotes a collection. So, it's the collection of things passed down.

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