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US/ˈleɡ.ə.si/
UK/ˈleɡ.ə.si/
something from the past that still has an effect, or that a person leaves for those who come after
In context
The colonial period left a legacy of French buildings in Hanoi.
The president hopes free healthcare will be his lasting legacy.
The town is still dealing with the legacy of the old chemical factory.
Words that go with legacy
adjective + noun
- lasting legacyThe Olympics left a lasting legacy of sports facilities.
- enduring legacyThe enduring legacy of the reforms is a much stronger economy.
- colonial legacyMany borders in Africa are a colonial legacy.
- cultural legacyThe city protects the cultural legacy of the Champa kingdom.
verb + noun
- leave a legacyEvery good teacher hopes to leave a legacy in their students.
noun + preposition
- legacy ofPoor roads are a legacy of years of underinvestment.
noun + noun
- legacy systemThe bank still runs on a legacy system from the 1990s.