B2nounhistorysociety
US/ˈher.ɪ.tɪdʒ/
UK/ˈher.ɪ.tɪdʒ/
the history, traditions, buildings and culture that a society has kept from the past
In context
Hoi An was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1999.
Old songs and festivals are an important part of our cultural heritage.
Developers want to knock down the market, but residents say it is local heritage.
Words that go with heritage
adjective + noun
- cultural heritageThe law protects the cultural heritage of ethnic minorities.
- rich heritageHue has a rich heritage of royal music and architecture.
- national heritageThese old maps are part of our national heritage.
noun + noun
- heritage siteThe heritage site attracts two million visitors a year.
verb + noun
- preserve heritageYoung volunteers help preserve heritage in remote villages.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Hue has many heritages.Correct: Hue has a rich heritage. / Hue has many heritage sites.