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   heritage

   /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

   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 historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations: "Europe's varied cultural heritage" Similar traditionhistorybackgroundculturecustomspast
   • ▪ denoting or relating to things of special architectural, historical, or natural value that are preserved for the nation: "a heritage centre"
   • ▪ denoting a traditional brand or product regarded as emblematic of fine craftsmanship: "heritage brands have found a growing cachet among younger customers"
   • ▪ denoting a breed of livestock or poultry that was once traditional to an area but is no longer farmed in large numbers: "Cotswold sheep are considered a heritage breed in Canada"
   • ▪ (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).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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

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   Heritage is the features, traditions, or background of a society, culture, or company that come from the past and are still important. Learn how to use heritage in different contexts, such as cultural heritage, mixed heritage, or heritage breed, with examples and synonyms.

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   Learn the meaning of heritage as property that descends to an heir, something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor, or something possessed as a result of one's natural situation or birth. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for heritage.

4. 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: the heritage of the righteous. Law.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › heritageHeritage - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Learn the meaning of heritage as a noun that refers to something inherited, passed down, or associated with a culture or ethnicity. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for heritage.

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

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   Heritage is something inherited at birth, such as personal characteristics, status, and possessions, or anything that has been transmitted from the past or handed down by tradition. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage of heritage in different contexts.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionheritage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of heritage as a noun, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Heritage can refer to the history, traditions, culture or background of a country, society or person.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHERITAGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Heritage is the noun for the buildings, paintings, customs, etc that are important in a culture or society because they have existed for a long time. Learn more about the meaning, usage and translations of heritage with Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › heritageheritage | meaning of heritage in Longman Dictionary of...

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   Heritage is the traditional beliefs, values, customs etc of a family, country, or society. It can also refer to the cultural, architectural, or literary heritage of a place or group. See how to use heritage in sentences and learn its origin.

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

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    Learn the meaning of heritage as a noun, with synonyms, examples and origin. Heritage can refer to property, culture, tradition, ancestry or birthright inherited from one's ancestors or the past.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › heritageHeritage Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    Learn the meaning of heritage as the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation. See examples of how to use heritage in a sentence and explore related words and synonyms.