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| her·i·tage [ hérritij ] (plural her·i·tag·es) |
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1. something somebody is born to: the status, conditions, or character acquired by being born into a particular family or social class
  Respect for education was part of their Scottish heritage.
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2. riches of past: a country's or area's history and historical buildings and sites that are considered to be of interest and value to present generations
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often used before a noun
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the town's heritage trail
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3. something passing from generation to generation: something that passes from one generation to the next in a social group, e.g. a way of life or traditional culture
The celebration of Passover is part of the Jewish heritage.
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4. legal inheritance: property or land that is or can be passed on to an heir
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| [13th century. < Old French< hériter (see heritable)] |
