heritage
[noun]
Synonyms: inheritance, bequest, birthright, endowment, legacy, tradition

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I. her‧i‧tage¹ /ˈherətɪdʒ, ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ noun [singular, uncountable]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: heriter; ⇒ inherit]
the traditional beliefs, values, customs etc of a family, country, or society ⇒ inheritance:
the importance of preserving the national heritage
beautiful old buildings which are part of our heritage
cultural/architectural/literary etc heritage
the cultural heritage of Italy

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II. heritage² adjective British English [only before noun]
a heritage vegetable or plant is one of a kind that was first grown many years ago, and has now become rare or unusual Synonym : heirloom:
We grow heritage varieties of vegetables.

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heritage
noun
ADJ. rich | natural | common, national Folk songs are part of our common heritage.
architectural, artistic, cultural, historical, literary
VERB + HERITAGE have The city has an exceptionally rich heritage of historic buildings.
preserve, protect protecting our heritage of wild plants
HERITAGE + NOUN centre, museum, site

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