Heritage
noun
Things like traditions, buildings or objects, that have been part of a way of life or community for many years.
The town's historic buildings are part of our national heritage.
Often appears as...
- cultural heritage
- world heritage site
noun
Something that is inherited or passed down from ancestors.
She chose to celebrate her Asian heritage by wearing a traditional kimono on her wedding day.
Often appears as...
- family heritage
- proud of one's heritage
noun
The natural features or biodiversity that have ecological value in a certain area.
The Amazon Rainforest is a heritage that must be preserved for our future generations.
Often appears as...
- natural heritage
- unesco world heritage site
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Academic
noun
The total of inherited ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge, which constitute the shared bases of social action.
The communal heritage shared among the villagers has preserved their unity for centuries.
Often appears as...
- shared heritage
- cultural heritage
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Things like traditions, buildings or objects, that have been part of a way of life or community for many years.
The town's historic buildings are part of our national heritage.
Often appears as...
- cultural heritage
- world heritage site
noun
Something that is inherited or passed down from ancestors.
She chose to celebrate her Asian heritage by wearing a traditional kimono on her wedding day.
Often appears as...
- family heritage
- proud of one's heritage
noun
The natural features or biodiversity that have ecological value in a certain area.
The Amazon Rainforest is a heritage that must be preserved for our future generations.
Often appears as...
- natural heritage
- unesco world heritage site
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The total of inherited ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge, which constitute the shared bases of social action.
The communal heritage shared among the villagers has preserved their unity for centuries.
Often appears as...
- shared heritage
- cultural heritage
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Old
Heritage implies lasting value, beyond just being from the past.
The heritage of this city isn't only in its age, but in the living history it offers.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Identity
Often reflects a community’s identity and bonding.
Our town's annual festival is a significant part of our local heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Pride and Protection
Heritage is commonly associated with pride and efforts to protect it.
The community rallied to save the heritage building from demolition.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Old
Heritage implies lasting value, beyond just being from the past.
The heritage of this city isn't only in its age, but in the living history it offers.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Identity
Often reflects a community’s identity and bonding.
Our town's annual festival is a significant part of our local heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Pride and Protection
Heritage is commonly associated with pride and efforts to protect it.
The community rallied to save the heritage building from demolition.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Old
Heritage implies lasting value, beyond just being from the past.
The heritage of this city isn't only in its age, but in the living history it offers.
Pro Tip 2/3Collective Identity
Often reflects a community’s identity and bonding.
Our town's annual festival is a significant part of our local heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Pride and Protection
Heritage is commonly associated with pride and efforts to protect it.
The community rallied to save the heritage building from demolition.
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The history of tattoos -...
according maybe to his humor or different circumstances of his life." Maybe your particular humor and circumstances suggest getting a symbol of cultural heritage, a sign of spirituality, sexual energy, or good old-fashioned avant-garde defiance. A reminder of a great accomplishment,
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The race to sequence the...
a process that took about six years. The cloned fragments were sequenced in labs around the world following one of the project's two major that collaboration on our shared heritage was open to all nations. In each case, the fragments were arbitrarily broken up
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Culture Heroes: Corine...
protect cultural heritage during armed conflict, but that doesn't mean that it necessarily worked. You can make treaties, but a lot of times the countries involved in conflicts don't necessarily adhere to them. We had terrible situations, like the intentional
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The power in your name PIPE...
said people are thinking that I'll be okay because we know that we name our soldiers you know so there's a real strength in knowing your identity your name is specific Aria and it be honest and your name and your roots and your heritage on your altar is
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How to recognize a...
new political movements took power. Some promised to erase all social distinctions, while others sought to unite people around a mythical heritage. The results were real-world dystopias where life passed under the watchful eye of the State
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Elephants Freed From...
the country and originally this was set up to be a reminder of that cultural traditional heritage link that they have but also to help educate people about how critically endangered elephants are in the wild here
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Ancient wonders captured...
clearly devastated me and I couldn't help but wonder about the fate of my old friends the winged Bulls and the fate of the many many heritage sites all over the world both my wife and I was so
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UK National Parks in 100...
parks were created to conserve and enhance their wildlife beauty heritage and use there for all of us to enjoy care for and benefit from so reflecting on what they look like and
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Indigenous Art in Canada...
It's because we've been making this work for, you know, thousands of years. You experience our heritage. You experience our culture. You're experiencing how we look at life.
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The magic of Khmer...
That said, our cherished heritage was once almost completely destroyed. If you are wearing glasses, please stand up.
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The history of tattoos -...
according maybe to his humor or different circumstances of his life." Maybe your particular humor and circumstances suggest getting a symbol of cultural heritage, a sign of spirituality, sexual energy, or good old-fashioned avant-garde defiance. A reminder of a great accomplishment,
Video examples
The race to sequence the...
a process that took about six years. The cloned fragments were sequenced in labs around the world following one of the project's two major that collaboration on our shared heritage was open to all nations. In each case, the fragments were arbitrarily broken up
Video examples
Culture Heroes: Corine...
protect cultural heritage during armed conflict, but that doesn't mean that it necessarily worked. You can make treaties, but a lot of times the countries involved in conflicts don't necessarily adhere to them. We had terrible situations, like the intentional
Video examples
The power in your name PIPE...
said people are thinking that I'll be okay because we know that we name our soldiers you know so there's a real strength in knowing your identity your name is specific Aria and it be honest and your name and your roots and your heritage on your altar is
Video examples
How to recognize a...
new political movements took power. Some promised to erase all social distinctions, while others sought to unite people around a mythical heritage. The results were real-world dystopias where life passed under the watchful eye of the State
Video examples
Elephants Freed From...
the country and originally this was set up to be a reminder of that cultural traditional heritage link that they have but also to help educate people about how critically endangered elephants are in the wild here
Video examples
Ancient wonders captured...
clearly devastated me and I couldn't help but wonder about the fate of my old friends the winged Bulls and the fate of the many many heritage sites all over the world both my wife and I was so
Video examples
UK National Parks in 100...
parks were created to conserve and enhance their wildlife beauty heritage and use there for all of us to enjoy care for and benefit from so reflecting on what they look like and
Video examples
Indigenous Art in Canada...
It's because we've been making this work for, you know, thousands of years. You experience our heritage. You experience our culture. You're experiencing how we look at life.
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The magic of Khmer...
That said, our cherished heritage was once almost completely destroyed. If you are wearing glasses, please stand up.
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Norman Schwarzkopf
American General
What people don't understand is this is something that we only have in America. There is no other country in the world where the ordinary citizen can go out and enjoy hunting and fishing. There's no other nation in the world where that happens. And it's very much a part of our heritage.
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George Papandreou
Greek Statesman
I think there is a heritage which I'm proud of, which is a fight for democracy, a fight for social justice, a fight for freedom. My grandfather went to jail or exile six times in his life, fighting for his principles for democracy, or for his country. And my father twice.
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Robert Kennedy
American Politician
American books reflect our common heritage with many other nations and their influence upon our culture. The influences are endless, linking us with the rest of the world. Thus, they are good ambassadors for us.
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Florence Kelley
American Activist
On the one hand, she is cut off from the protection awarded to her sisters abroad; on the other, she has no such power to defend her interests at the polls, as is the heritage of her brothers at home.
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Garcelle Beauvais
Haitian Actress
Conversations between parents and kids are important - about race issues, about all kinds of things, about heritage.
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Hussein of Jordan
Jordanian Royalty
After all, I think Jerusalem is part of the, of the world's heritage.
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Maureen O'Hara
Irish Actress
My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace.
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Lesley Garrett
English Musician
The musical heritage of Yorkshire is deep and wide.
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Lidia Bastianich
American Chef
I cherish my beautiful Italian heritage.
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Sam Elliott
American Actor
My western heritage runs deep.
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Norman Schwarzkopf
American General
What people don't understand is this is something that we only have in America. There is no other country in the world where the ordinary citizen can go out and enjoy hunting and fishing. There's no other nation in the world where that happens. And it's very much a part of our heritage.
Quote examples
George Papandreou
Greek Statesman
I think there is a heritage which I'm proud of, which is a fight for democracy, a fight for social justice, a fight for freedom. My grandfather went to jail or exile six times in his life, fighting for his principles for democracy, or for his country. And my father twice.
Quote examples
Robert Kennedy
American Politician
American books reflect our common heritage with many other nations and their influence upon our culture. The influences are endless, linking us with the rest of the world. Thus, they are good ambassadors for us.
Quote examples
Florence Kelley
American Activist
On the one hand, she is cut off from the protection awarded to her sisters abroad; on the other, she has no such power to defend her interests at the polls, as is the heritage of her brothers at home.
Quote examples
Garcelle Beauvais
Haitian Actress
Conversations between parents and kids are important - about race issues, about all kinds of things, about heritage.
Quote examples
Hussein of Jordan
Jordanian Royalty
After all, I think Jerusalem is part of the, of the world's heritage.
Quote examples
Maureen O'Hara
Irish Actress
My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace.
Quote examples
Lesley Garrett
English Musician
The musical heritage of Yorkshire is deep and wide.
Quote examples
Lidia Bastianich
American Chef
I cherish my beautiful Italian heritage.
Quote examples
Sam Elliott
American Actor
My western heritage runs deep.
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