heritage

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features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance:

cultural heritage These monuments are a vital part of the cultural heritage of South America.

Part of our country's heritage has been destroyed.

a person's racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural background:

I am an American of Persian heritage.

They are proud of their Jewish and Palestinian heritages.

Historical and government records can help you trace your heritage.

relating to buildings, places, works of art, etc. that are considered to have historical importance for a particular area or for all people:

The city has been designated a world heritage site.

She is an architect specializing in heritage conservation.

(of fruit, plants, seeds, or animals) of a traditional or old-fashioned type that was popular in the past:

The soup is made from heritage tomatoes, fennel, basil and a little garlic.

She keeps heritage chickens and sells their eggs.

features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, which come from the past and are still important:

The organization is devoted to preserving our cultural heritage.

the history, traditions, practices, etc. of a particular country, society, or company that exist from the past and continue to be important:

Their marketing strategy emphasizes the company's belief in its unique engineering heritage.