patrimony
noun pl. patrimonies
- property inherited from one's father or ancestors
- property endowed to an institution, as a church
- anything inherited, as a characteristic or tendency
See patrimony in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pătˈrə-mōˌnē)
noun pl. pat·ri·mo·nies a. An inheritance from a father or other ancestor.
b. An inheritance or legacy; heritage.
- An endowment or estate belonging to an institution, especially a church.
Related Forms:
- patˌri·moˈni·al adjective
- patˌri·moˈni·al·ly adverb
Learn more about patrimony
link/cite
print
suggestion box