Heritage Definition & Meaning
heritage
- noun
- practices that are handed down from the past by tradition; "a heritage of freedom"
- any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge"
- that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
- hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
"Heritage" in song lyrics
See how heritage is used in real songs:
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"I spell Marry with my name stitched on my heritage"
Aesop Rock — 1,000 Deaths -
"Now it's an honor and I spell it with the 'H' I stole from heritage"
Aesop Rock — Daylight -
"We them better kids, rap flows throughout my heritage"
Army of the Pharaohs — All Shall Perish
Words that rhyme with heritage
Usage tips for "heritage"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "heritage" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for heritage to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does heritage mean?
- practices that are handed down from the past by tradition; "a heritage of freedom" any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; "my only inheritance was my mother's blessing"; "the world's heritage of knowledge" that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
- What part of speech is heritage?
- Heritage is a noun.
- How many definitions does heritage have?
- Heritage has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).