🏰heritage

noun
/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

Meaning

Valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions passed down from previous generations.
features belonging to the culture of a particular society that are passed down from previous generations
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example Sentences

The castle is an important part of the country's heritage.

The ancient castle is an important part of the country's cultural heritage and attracts many tourists.

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

Example Expressions

cultural heritage

Synonyms

legacy, tradition, inheritance, patrimony, birthright, culture, Legacy, Tradition, Ancestry
Entry 1
legacy, tradition, inheritance, patrimony, birthright
Entry 2
tradition, legacy, inheritance, culture
Entry 3
Legacy, Tradition, Ancestry

Antonyms

loss, dispossession, innovation, modernity, novelty, break from tradition, Disregard, Loss, Neglect
Entry 1
loss, dispossession
Entry 2
innovation, modernity, novelty, break from tradition
Entry 3
Disregard, Loss, Neglect

Collocations

cultural heritage, national heritage, rich heritage, heritage site, world heritage
Entry 1
cultural heritage, national heritage, rich heritage, heritage site
Entry 2
cultural heritage, world heritage, heritage site

More Example Sentences

Is this place a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

The old building is treated as a heritage site.

A woman cooks a traditional dish for a cultural festival that her community celebrates every year following a recipe passed down from her great-grandmother using spices and ingredients she finds at a specialty store and the kitchen fills with a rich, warm aroma that brings back childhood memories of family gatherings and she shares the food with her neighbors and friends who compliment the authentic flavor and ask for the recipe making her feel deeply connected to her heritage and traditions.

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