Patrimony: meaning, definitions and examples

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patrimony

 

[ หˆpรฆtrษชmษ™ni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cultural heritage

Patrimony refers to the cultural heritage or assets that are inherited from ancestors or passed down through generations. It can include traditions, customs, beliefs, monuments, artworks, and other aspects of a society's history and identity.

Synonyms

heritage, inheritance, legacy.

Examples of usage

  • The country's patrimony includes ancient ruins, historical buildings, and traditional crafts.
  • Preserving our cultural patrimony is crucial for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
  • The museum showcases the rich patrimony of the indigenous tribes through their artifacts and artworks.

Translations

Translations of the word "patrimony" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patrimรดnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฐเฅ‹เคนเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ warisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐะดั‰ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziedzictwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้บ็”ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท patrimoine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patrimonio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miras

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›dictvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dediฤstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ไบง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dedovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ arfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ irsi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patrimonio

Etymology

The word 'patrimony' originated from the Latin word 'patrimonium', which means 'inheritance from a father'. It was first used in English in the 15th century to refer to inherited property or assets. Over time, its meaning expanded to include cultural heritage and intangible assets passed down through generations. The concept of patrimony plays a significant role in preserving and promoting a society's history and identity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,629, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.