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heritage Definition

her·it·age (her′ə tij)

noun

  1. property that is or can be inherited
    1. something handed down from one's ancestors or the past, as a characteristic, a culture, tradition, etc.
    2. the rights, burdens, or status resulting from being born in a certain time or place; birthright

Etymology: ME < OFr < heriter < LL(Ec) hereditare, to inherit < L hereditas: see heredity

heritage Synonyms

heritage

n.

  1. Inheritance

    inheritance, patrimony, legacy, birthright, heirship, ancestry, lot, right, dowry; see also division 2, heredity, share.

  2. Tradition

    convention, endowment, cultural inheritance; see culture 2, custom 2, fashion 2, method 2, system 2.

heritage, the most general of these words, applies either to property passed on to an heir, or to a tradition, culture, etc. passed on to a later generation our heritage of freedom; inheritance applies to property, a characteristic, etc. passed on to an heir; patrimony strictly refers to an estate inherited from one's father, but it is also used of anything passed on from an ancestor; birthright applies to the rights one has because of being born in a certain family, nation, etc.

heritage Usage Examples

Preposition: of

mankind: It symbolizes the Greek contribution to the cultural heritage of mankind " .

Converse of object

  • preserve: Preserving railroad heritage in the North East of England.
  • conserve: Conserving this cultural heritage is, therefore, also crucial to our remit.
  • build: Glasgow City Council Historic Scotland Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's built heritage.
  • safeguard: The Twentieth Century Society exists to safeguard the heritage of architecture and design in Britain from 1914 onwards.

Adjective modifier

  • cultural: The identity of the nation depends on its cultural heritage.
  • rich: Their key aim is to open up Scotland's rich archival heritage to everyone.
  • maritime: Visit Sittingbourne, a modern market town with a maritime heritage.
  • architectural: Elena has managed to preserve the greater part of its architectural heritage.
  • archeological: The quality museums here offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the town's archeological heritage.
  • natural: Q: Where do I find leaflets on natural heritage?

Modifies a noun

  • trail: Information gathered will be used to establish a heritage trail along the riverbank.
  • attraction: We also offer occasional guided weekend visits to heritage attractions in the UK to students who wish to attend.
  • railroad: Kidderminster is destined to be the envy of the heritage railroad movement.
  • tourism: For many students, the most valuable part of the course proves to be the six-week work placement within a relevant heritage tourism organization.
  • coastline: This is the result of a number of public and private investments in the tourism infrastructure and the heritage coastline.
  • asset: Obtain optimum value The aim on disposal of heritage assets should be to obtain optimum value, rather than the highest price.

Noun used with modifier

  • mining: An aim might be: To become the best mining heritage museum in the North of England.
  • aviation: Mike is an established aviation heritage guide and lecturer, and is senior partner of Bomber County Tours.
  • brewing: Three centuries of brewing heritage 1664 is the actual date on which Kronenbourg came into being.