Heritage
/ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ/noun
Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
Did you know?The concept of heritage not only encompasses tangible properties but also intangible cultural traditions, linking us to our ancestors in a profound way.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰer-
“to grasp, enclose, or take”
Latin
Latin
hereditas
“inheritance, heritage, property received by inheritance”
Old French
Old French
eritage
“inheritance, heritage”
Middle English
Middle English
heritage
“that which is inherited, property or status inherited from ancestors”
Modern English
English
heritage
“the legacy of tangible and intangible assets, traditions, and values passed down from previous generations.”
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