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Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: heriter; INHERIT

heritage

 noun
     
her‧i‧tage [singular, uncountable]
SAN the traditional beliefs, values, customs etc of a family, country, or society [↪ inheritance]:
the importance of preserving the national heritage
beautiful old buildings which are part of our heritage
cultural/architectural/literary etc heritage
the cultural heritage of Italy
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