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   heritage

   /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance: "they had stolen his grandfather's heritage" Similar inheritancebirthrightpatrimonylegacybequestendowmentestatebequeathaldevisehereditament
   • ▪ valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations: "Europe's varied cultural heritage" Similar traditionhistorybackgroundculturecustomspast
   • ▪ denoting or relating to things of special architectural, historical, or natural value that are preserved for the nation: "a heritage centre"
   • ▪ denoting a traditional brand or product regarded as emblematic of fine craftsmanship: "heritage brands have found a growing cachet among younger customers"
   • ▪ denoting a breed of livestock or poultry that was once traditional to an area but is no longer farmed in large numbers: "Cotswold sheep are considered a heritage breed in Canada"
   • ▪ (of a plant variety) not hybridized with another; old-fashioned: North American "heritage roses"
   • 2. a special or individual possession; an allotted portion: archaic "God's love remains your heritage"
   • 3. Christians, or the ancient Israelites, seen as God's chosen people. archaic

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French heritage, from heriter ‘inherit’ (see heritable).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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