Something handed down from the past, such as a tradition, birthright, or inherited traits.

c. 1200, "that which may be inherited," from Old French iritage, eritage, heritage "heir; inheritance, ancestral estate, heirloom," from heriter "inherit," from Late Lati [..]

cultural or family background.

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition; "a heritage of freedom" inheritance: any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; & [..]

property that is inherited

n. Birthright.

lit. anything that is passed one from one generation to the next. Commonly applied to the buildings and rural landscape of a nation and especially in relation to those that are considered worth keepin [..]

That which belongs to an individual, group, community or nation as a result of birth, inheritance or membership. It can also be applied to significant examples of the built or natural environment.

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Today's perception of a pattern of events in the past. High conservation value:

anything that is inherited. The word is also used symbolically: young people 'inherit' the world as it was 'handed down' to them by the grown-ups. Kauri trees and Kiwi and the Waik [..]

Something of value or importance passed down by or acquired from a predecessor; recognized cultural identity and roots.

a term that usually describes endangered breeds of animals, in the way that heirloom describes plants

Unlike the few animal breeds that dominate the meat industry, heritage breeds are rare and have a long history. Modern breeds have been selected for qualities that make them ideal for industrial meat production. Similar to heirloom fruits and vegetables, heritage meats typically have unique characteristics and tastes that make them highly desirable [..]

3 A term applied to breeds of livestock that were bred over time to be well-adapted to local environmental conditions, withstand disease, and survive in harsh environmental conditions. Heritage breeds [..]

A term applied to breeds of livestock that were bred over time to be well-adapted to local environmental conditions, withstand disease, and survive in harsh environmental conditions. Heritage breeds generally have slow growth rates and long productive lifespans outdoors, making them well-suited for grazing and pasturing.

A term applied to breeds of livestock that were bred over time so that they are well-adapted to local environmental conditions, can withstand local diseases, or survive in harsh environmental conditio [..]

(n) practices that are handed down from the past by tradition(n) any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors(n) that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that [..]

"Whatever you want to preserve for the next generations" See article by F. LeBlanc: Is Everything Heritage? at http://www.icomos.org/~fleblanc/publications/pub_is_everything_heritage.html Heritage is defined as "the combined creations and products of nature and man, in their entirety, that make up the environment in which [..]

That which comes or belongs to one by reason of birth.

Something handed down from the past, such as a tradition, birthright, or inherited traits.

n. "heritage," s.v. heritage sb. OED. KEY: heritage@n

n 21 heritage 17 heritages 1 herytage 3

a very broad expression that describes anything that has a link with some past event or person (e.g. cultural heritage refers to past customs and traditions with the unspoken implication that these ar [..]

Things of value that are inherited which people want to keep. Heritage can be natural, cultural, tangible, intangible, personal or collective. Natural heritage is often conserved in places such as res [..]

Today’s perception of a pattern of events in the past.

Heritage sites include castles, abbeys and other monuments that are part of our country's past.

Defined by the Deschambault Declaration 1982 as: “…the combined creation and products of nature and of man, in their entirety, that make up the environment in which we live in time and space. Heritage is a reality, a possession of the community and a rich inheritance that may be passed on, which invites our recognition and our participation.” : to [..]