HERITAGE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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