Translate heritage | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of heritage
noun
[in singular] 1property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance. valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations:the richness of our diverse cultural heritage a sense of history and heritage [as modifier] denoting a traditional brand or product regarded as emblematic of fine craftsmanship:heritage brands have found a growing cachet among younger customers [as modifier] North American (of a plant variety) not hybridized with another; old-fashioned:heritage roses
2 archaic a special or individual possession; an allotted portion. God’s chosen people (the people of Israel, or the Christian Church).
Remember that
heritage ends with
-age.
