heritage
Definitions
Property that is or may be inherited.
Valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations.
A person's unique, inherited circumstances or social status.
Examples
The local museum is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the region.
She takes great pride in her family heritage and the traditions passed down through generations.
The historic building is considered a vital part of our national heritage.
Synonyms
inheritance legacy tradition birthright ancestry patrimony lineage
Antonyms
innovation novelty modernity change departure creation deviation