Heritage

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ/

Definitions of heritage

noun cultural traditions, beliefs, customs, etc. that are passed down from generation to generation

Example Sentences

A1 My heritage is Chinese.

A2 I am proud of my cultural heritage.

B1 Preserving our country's heritage is important for future generations.

B2 The museum showcases the rich heritage of the indigenous people.

C1 She has devoted her life to studying the heritage of ancient civilizations.

C2 The UNESCO World Heritage sites are a testament to the global significance of cultural heritage.

Examples of heritage in a Sentence

formal Preserving our cultural heritage is essential for future generations.

informal My family has a rich heritage that we love to celebrate.

slang I'm proud of my heritage, it's in my blood.

figurative The heritage of our ancestors lives on in our traditions.

Grammatical Forms of heritage

• past tense: inherited
• plural: heritages
• comparative: more heritage
• superlative: most heritage
• present tense: heritage
• future tense: will heritage
• perfect tense: have inherited
• continuous tense: is inheriting
• singular: heritage
• positive degree: heritage
• infinitive: to inherit
• gerund: inheriting
• participle: inherited

Origin and Evolution of heritage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'heritage' originated from the Old French word 'heritage' which came from the Latin word 'hereditatem' meaning 'inheritance'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to property or possessions inherited from ancestors, the meaning of 'heritage' has evolved to encompass broader aspects of culture, traditions, and values passed down through generations.