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heritageProperty, traditions, or characteristics that are passed down from previous generations

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: Property, traditions, or characteristics that are passed down from previous generations

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/

Korean meaning: 조상으로부터 물려받은 재산, 전통, 특성; 유산

Korean pronunciation: **헤**리티지

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's secret kimchi recipe is our family's most precious heritage.
  • The only heritage my dad left me was his collection of dad jokes.
  • Korea's heritage of innovation continues with its leading technology companies.

heritage

NOUN

//ˈherɪtɪdʒ//

Property, traditions, or characteristics that are passed down from previous generations

heritage concept
💡 Concept

Property, traditions, or characteristics that are passed down from previous generations

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈherɪtɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootherit
Suffix--age

Origin

From Old French 'heritage', derived from Latin 'hereditare' meaning 'to inherit', which comes from 'heres' meaning 'heir' or 'inheritance'.

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🎵Rhyme

marriagecarriagefoliage
marriage
carriage
foliage

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📝Examples

My grandmother's secret kimchi recipe is our family's most precious heritage.

😄 Fun example

The only heritage my dad left me was his collection of dad jokes.

Korea's heritage of innovation continues with its leading technology companies.

😄 Fun example

She inherited her heritage of being terrible at directions from her mother.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

legacyinheritancetraditionbirthright

Antonyms

innovationnovelty

Related

inherithereditaryancestordescendantculture