C1
heritage vs inheritance vs legacy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| heritagenoun/ˈher.ɪ.tɪdʒ/ | Meaning the history, traditions, buildings and culture that a society has kept from the past | Goes with cultural heritage | Example Hoi An was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1999. |
| inheritancenoun/ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/ | Meaning money, property or objects that you receive from someone after they die | Goes with inheritance tax | Example Some countries charge a high inheritance tax on large estates. |
| legacynoun/ˈleɡ.ə.si/ | Meaning something from the past that still has an effect, or that a person leaves for those who come after | Goes with lasting legacy | Example The colonial period left a legacy of French buildings in Hanoi. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
These old maps are part of our national .