heritage

noun

• 1property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance: they had stolen his grandfather’s heritage
• valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations:Europe’s varied cultural heritage [mass noun]:the estuary has a sense of history and heritage
• [as modifier] denoting or relating to things of special architectural, historical, or natural value that are preserved for the nation:a heritage centre 60 miles of heritage coastline
• [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] denoting a breed of livestock or poultry that was once traditional to an area but is no longer farmed in large numbers:Cotswold sheep are considered a heritage breed in Canada
• [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 love remains your heritage

• 3 archaic God’s chosen people (the people of Israel, or the Christian Church).