heritage
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
heritage means: The buildings, objects, languages, and customs from the past that a society still values.
noun
The buildings, objects, languages, and customs from the past that a society still values.
- We must protect our cultural heritage.
- The museum celebrates the region’s rich heritage.
- These ancient buildings are part of our national heritage.
Customs, beliefs, or ways of doing things passed down through families or groups.
- These recipes are part of our family heritage.
- She takes pride in her musical heritage.
- Children learn about their religious heritage through stories.
Money or property that passes to someone when its owner dies.
- The estate was his heritage.
- She sold the land that formed her family heritage.
- The brothers divided their heritage after their father’s death.
Questions about heritage
What does heritage mean?
The buildings, objects, languages, and customs from the past that a society still values.
What is heritage in other languages?
Türkçe: miras · Español: patrimonio · Français: patrimoine · Deutsch: Erbe · Italiano: patrimonio · 日本語: 遺産
How do you pronounce heritage?
It is pronounced /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/.
How do you use heritage in a sentence?
We must protect our cultural heritage. The museum celebrates the region’s rich heritage.
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