heritage
noun
her·i·tage
ˈher-ə-tij 
ˈhe-rə-
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
: something possessed as a result of one's natural situation or birth : birthright
the heritage of natural freedom was long since cast away—
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Examples of heritage in a Sentence
hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage
this farm is my heritage from my father, as it was for him from his father
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The museum includes displays of the area’s Native American heritage, the influence of the Heritage Orchard and vineyard, early businesses and notable local figures.
—Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Based on a model that debuted at the Turin International Motor Show in 1969, the Runabout is the maker’s first installment in their Classic line, which showcases the company’s rich heritage — along with some very modern engineering.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The council currently has three members with Asian heritage, including De León, who has described his father as a mix of Chinese, Guatemalan and Mexican.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to having a major rotational player with Mexican heritage on the court, Saturday will be special because the game is being played on the holiday for the first time.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Based on a model that debuted at the Turin International Motor Show in 1969, the Runabout is the maker’s first installment in their Classic line, which showcases the company’s rich heritage — along with some very modern engineering.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The council currently has three members with Asian heritage, including De León, who has described his father as a mix of Chinese, Guatemalan and Mexican.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to having a major rotational player with Mexican heritage on the court, Saturday will be special because the game is being played on the holiday for the first time.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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heritage
noun
her·i·tage
ˈher-ət-ij
1
: property that is handed down to an heir
2
: something acquired from the past
a rich heritage of folklore
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