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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary her·i·tage ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French, from heriter to inherit, from Late Latin hereditare, from Latin hered-, heres heir — more at heir DATE 13th century 1. property that descends to an heir 2. a. something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor : legacy , inheritance b. tradition 3. something possessed as a result of one's natural situation or birth : birthright the nation's heritage of tolerance English Etymology heritage early 13c., "that which may be inherited," from O.Fr . eritage, from heriter "inherit," from L.L. hereditare, ult. from L. heres (gen.heredis) "heir" (see heredity).http://O.Fr Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 heritage heri·tage / 5heritidV / noun[usually sing.] the history, traditions and qualities that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character 遗产(指国家或社会长期形成的历史、传统和特色): Spain's rich cultural heritage 西班牙的丰富文化遗产 The building is part of our national heritage. 这个建筑是我们民族遗产的一部份。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English heritage noun ADJ. rich | natural | common, national Folk songs are part of our common heritage. | architectural, artistic, cultural, historical, literary VERB + HERITAGE have The city has an exceptionally rich heritage of historic buildings. | preserve, protect protecting our heritage of wild plants HERITAGE + NOUN centre, museum, site Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition n. Function: noun 1 something that one receives or is entitled to receive by succession (as from a parent) FF1C;the heritage of freedomFF1E; Synonyms: birthright, heritance, inheritance, legacy, patrimony 2 Synonyms: TRADITION 1Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged her·i·tage I. \ˈherə̇d.ij, -ə̇tij sometimes -rəˌtāj\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from heriter to inherit (from Late Latin hereditare, from Latin hered-, heres heir) + -age — more at heir 1. a. law : real and other property that descends to an heir as distinguished from personal property that passes to an executor or administrator : patrimony b. Scots law : immovable property as distinguished from movable or personal property 2. a. : something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor : inheritance , legacy < rich heritage of folklore > < a heritage, a shrine, their history in stone — Britain Today > < war had left its heritage of poverty — Rose Macaulay > < the corn crop is a heritage from the Indians — Annual Report of Illinois Power Co. > b. : tradition < a … party whose heritage is vision and boldness — M.W.Straight > < institutions … adapted to varying national heritages — S.P.Hayes b.1910 > 3. : birthright < the heritage of natural freedom was long since cast away — V.L.Parrington > II. adjective Etymology: heritage, noun : of, relating to, or having historic significance < a heritage building > also : emphasizing the traditional or nostalgic < heritage foods > < heritage tourism > |
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