Looking for the meaning of the word HERITAGE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HERITAGE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Heritage
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French heritage, from heriter ‘inherit’ (see heritable)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance
Short Definition:inheritance
Examples:- they had stolen his grandfather's heritage
Definition:
a special or individual possession; an allotted portion
Short Definition:special or individual possession
Examples:- God's love remains your heritage
Definition:
Christians, or the ancient Israelites, seen as God's chosen people.
Short Definition:God's chosen people
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