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Patrimony Definition & Meaning

patrimony
noun
  1. a church endowment
  2. an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)

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  • "bandjoun cultural patrimony"
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Frequently asked questions

What does patrimony mean?
a church endowment an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)
What part of speech is patrimony?
Patrimony is a noun.
How many definitions does patrimony have?
Patrimony has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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