patrimony — property inherited from one's father or ancestors; heritage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: property inherited from one's father or ancestors; heritage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpætrɪmoʊni/
Example Sentences
- He squandered his entire patrimony on cryptocurrency and designer sneakers.
- The museum's patrimony includes priceless artifacts from ancient civilizations.
- She decided to donate part of her patrimony to build a library in her hometown.
patrimony
NOUN[/ˈpætrɪmoʊni/]
property inherited from one's father or ancestors; heritage
The old duke passes down his patrimony — the family estate and heirlooms — to his son.
At the ceremony before matrimony, patrimony passes down through generations
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin patrimonium, derived from pater (father) and -monium (a suffix denoting possessions or inheritance). The word originally referred to property or estate inherited specifically from one's father.
Breakdown
patri- (father, from Latin pater) + -mony (inheritance/possession, from Latin -monium) = patrimony
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📝Examples
“He squandered his entire patrimony on cryptocurrency and designer sneakers.”
“The museum's patrimony includes priceless artifacts from ancient civilizations.”
“She decided to donate part of her patrimony to build a library in her hometown.”
“The king's patrimony included not just gold, but also a collection of 500 royal corgis.”
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