heritage
Meaning: Valued traditions, buildings, objects, and qualities that have been passed down from previous generations and form part of a nation's or community's identity.
Heritage is a key concept in cultural policy, conservation, and tourism. In Britain, organisations like English Heritage and the National Trust protect historic sites and landscapes. The term extends beyond physical structures to include intangible heritage such as languages, music, and traditional crafts. It frequently appears in compound phrases like 'heritage site', 'cultural heritage', and 'world heritage'.
Examples
- The city's industrial heritage is celebrated through a network of museums and restored factories. 这座城市的工业遗产通过博物馆网络和修复后的工厂加以展示。El patrimonio industrial de la ciudad se celebra a través de una red de museos y fábricas restauradas.その都市の産業遺産は、博物館のネットワークと修復された工場群を通じて紹介されています。그 도시의 산업 유산은 박물관 네트워크와 복원된 공장들을 통해 기념되고 있습니다.
- UNESCO has designated over a thousand World Heritage Sites across the globe. 联合国教科文组织已在全球指定了一千多处世界遗产地。La UNESCO ha declarado más de mil Sitios Patrimonio de la Humanidad en todo el mundo.ユネスコは世界各地で千以上の世界遺産を登録しています。유네스코는 전 세계에 걸쳐 천 개 이상의 세계유산을 지정했습니다.
- She felt a deep connection to her Scottish heritage, even though she had grown up in London. 尽管她在伦敦长大,但她对自己的苏格兰文化遗产有着深厚的情感联系。Sentía una profunda conexión con su herencia escocesa, a pesar de haberse criado en Londres.彼女はロンドンで育ちましたが、自身のスコットランドの文化遺産に深い結びつきを感じていました。그녀는 런던에서 자랐지만 자신의 스코틀랜드 문화유산에 깊은 유대감을 느꼈습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, media, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French heritage (inheritance), from heriter (to inherit), ultimately from Latin hereditare (to inherit), from heres (heir). Entered English in the 13th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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