🏛️legacy

noun
/ˈlɛɡəsi/

Meaning

Something handed down from the past, such as money, property, or traditions.
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.

Example Sentences

Her artistic legacy continues to inspire young painters.

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

The family tree represents your family's legacy.

Example Expressions

leave a legacy

Synonyms

inheritance, heritage, bequest, tradition, gift, Heritage, Inheritance, Contribution
Entry 1
inheritance, heritage, bequest, tradition, gift
Entry 2
Heritage, Inheritance, Contribution
Entry 3
inheritance, bequest, heritage

Antonyms

loss, disinheritance, Neglect, Loss, Abandonment, Forgetfulness, Disregard
Entry 1
loss, disinheritance
Entry 2
Neglect, Loss, Abandonment
Entry 3
Forgetfulness, Disregard

Collocations

lasting legacy, cultural legacy, legacy system

Related Vocabularies

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Long and careful consideration or discussion of a matter.
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

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