Enduring legacy: meaning, definitions and examples

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enduring legacy

 

[ ɪnˈdʊrɪŋ ˈlɛɡəsi ]

Context #1

lasting impact

A lasting impact or influence left behind by a person or thing, often referring to positive contributions that continue to be remembered or celebrated.

Synonyms

heritage, lasting impact, lasting influence

Examples of usage

  • The enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to inspire generations of activists.
  • Her philanthropic work left an enduring legacy in the community.
  • The artist's paintings have created an enduring legacy in the art world.
Context #2

long-standing result

A long-standing result or consequence that remains relevant or influential over time.

Synonyms

enduring effect, lasting consequence, long-standing result

Examples of usage

  • The enduring legacy of colonialism can still be seen in the social structures of many countries.
  • The team's championship win created an enduring legacy of success for the franchise.

Translations

Translations of the word "enduring legacy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legado duradouro

🇮🇳 स्थायी विरासत

🇩🇪 dauerhaftes Erbe

🇮🇩 warisan abadi

🇺🇦 довготривала спадщина

🇵🇱 trwałe dziedzictwo

🇯🇵 永続的な遺産

🇫🇷 héritage durable

🇪🇸 legado duradero

🇹🇷 kalıcı miras

🇰🇷 영속적인 유산

🇸🇦 إرث دائم

🇨🇿 trvalé dědictví

🇸🇰 trvalé dedičstvo

🇨🇳 持久的遗产

🇸🇮 trajna dediščina

🇮🇸 varanleg arfleifð

🇰🇿 мәңгілік мұра

🇬🇪 მუდმივი მემკვიდრეობა

🇦🇿 davamlı miras

🇲🇽 legado perdurable

Word origin

The term 'enduring legacy' traces its origins to the Latin word 'durare' meaning 'to last' and the Old French word 'legacie' meaning 'bequest or heritage'. The concept of an enduring legacy has been a fundamental part of human history, with individuals and civilizations striving to leave lasting impacts for future generations to remember and learn from. Whether through acts of creativity, philanthropy, leadership, or innovation, the idea of creating an enduring legacy has been a driving force behind many significant achievements throughout history.