Synonyms for Heritage
ˈhɛr ɪ tɪdʒher·itage

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.7 / 12 votes

1. heritage

   Synonyms:
   inheritance, entailment, legacy, bequest

   Antonyms:
   acquisition, merit, wages, compensation

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.7 / 6 votes

1. heritagenoun

   practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

   "a heritage of freedom"

   Synonyms:
   inheritance

2. inheritance, heritagenoun

   any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors

   "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge"

   Synonyms:
   heritage, hereditary pattern, inheritance

3. inheritance, heritagenoun

   that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner

   Synonyms:
   heritage, hereditary pattern, inheritance

4. inheritance, heritagenoun

   hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

   Synonyms:
   heritage, hereditary pattern, inheritance

Matched Categories

1. • Acquisition
   • Attribute
   • Law
   • Practice
   • Transferred Property

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1. heirloom, birthright, patrimony

   something handed down through generations.

   the book was his grandfather's gift to him, an heirloom that detailed the family's colorful past.

   Submitted by rinat on June 1, 2017  

2. promisenoun

   something (or someone) promised to the next generation.

   jesus christ is the promised messiah. "many died in the faith, not having received the promise, but having seen it afar off, confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."

   Submitted by tburr3415 on May 5, 2022  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. heritagenoun

   Synonyms:
   inheritance, portion, patrimony, estate

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:3.7 / 3 votes

1. heritagenoun

   Synonyms:
   inheritance, hereditament, patrimony, possession

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1. List of paraphrases for "heritage":

   legacy, patrimoine, patrimony, inheritance, patrimonial, estate, patrimonio, wealth, property, héritage, heritages, endowment, relics, historic, assets, traditional

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How to use Heritage in a sentence?

1. Ismail Miftah:

   There has been a lot of destruction in recent years, ordinary people don't appreciate the ancient heritage.

2. Christian Mitter:

   I would say it's almost a perfect end because he gives on the heritage to Kjetil, it's been a pleasure, a real honor. I will tell my daughter one day that I coached this guy.

3. Armando Iannucci:

   There's so much of a debate at the moment about what Britain is and what Britain is not and how it's excluding and how it's isolating itself, i wanted to celebrate what I feel Britain is, which is something much more lively and vibrant and cheery - the comedy heritage, the literary heritage, the variety, the arts.

4. Natalie Portman:

   I am deeply touched and humbled by this honor, i am proud of my Israeli roots and Jewish heritage ; they are crucial parts of who I am. It is such a privilege to be counted among the outstanding Laureates whom I admire so much.

5. Phil Murphy:

   By teaching students about the history and heritage of our AAPI community, we can ensure that the diversity of our state is reflected in our curriculum and create a more tolerant and knowledgeable future for New Jersey. I am proud to sign these bills into law.