1. something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition
2. the history, traditions, practices, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation
Usage: often used with cultural, national, or ethnic
3. property that descends to an heir
Usage: legal

Examples

• The old castle is part of our national heritage.
• She takes great pride in her Irish heritage.
• The museum preserves the cultural heritage of the region.
• This recipe is part of my family’s heritage.
• The heritage site attracts thousands of tourists each year.
• He inherited a vast heritage from his grandfather.
• The festival celebrates the town’s rich heritage.