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heritage

heritage

Meaning of heritage

cultural legacy

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British English/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
American English/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
Russian transcription[kʊlˈturnəjə nɐˈsledʲɪje]
heritage
heritage - культурное наследие
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heritage with Russian translation

heritage usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Местная еда — важная часть культурного наследия города.

Local food is an important part of the town's heritage.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В школе детям преподают песни из их культурного наследия.

They teach children songs from their heritage at school.

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heritage belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

heritageкультурное наследие
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

heritage synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between heritage / patrimony / cultural asset / tradition / monument / landmark

🇬🇧English
heritage

General term for what is passed down from the past: monuments, traditions, values.

B2Very Often

The city is proud of its maritime heritage.

Город гордится своим морским культурным наследием.

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🇬🇧English
patrimony

Formal, often legal or institutional term for heritage; close to 'heritage' but more formal.

B2Rarely

The museum protects the national patrimony for future generations.

Музей охраняет национальное культурное достояние для будущих поколений.

C
🇬🇧English
cultural asset

Formal term used in cultural management and preservation; emphasizes value and ownership/protection of items.

B2Rarely

The programme helps local authorities manage their cultural assets.

Программа помогает местным властям управлять их культурными активами.

🇬🇧English

Customs, rites and practices passed down through generations; a component of heritage focused on practices.

B2Very Often

Local wedding traditions are an important part of the town's heritage.

Местные свадебные традиции — важная часть культурного наследия города.

🇬🇧English

A specific structure or statue commemorating an event or person — a physical part of heritage.

B2Very Often

The city centre is dominated by a war monument.

Центр города доминирует военный памятник.

🇬🇧English

A notable or recognizable building/place serving as a reference point; emphasizes recognisability more than heritage value.

B2Very Often

The cathedral is the city's most famous landmark.

Кафедральный собор — самый известный ориентир города.

🇬🇧English

A specific location of historical significance; narrower than 'heritage', focusing on place and its history.

B2Often

The archaeological park is a well-known historical site.

Археологический парк — хорошо известный исторический памятник.

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How to pronounce heritage and what this word means

heritage translation: культурное наследие. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce heritage

/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

heritage translation

культурное наследие

heritage examples

Local food is an important part of the town's heritage.

heritage transcription

/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/, /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

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heritage meaning: what does it mean?

cultural legacy

heritage pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

heritage is pronounced as /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

heritage definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Local food is an important part of the town's heritage. Translation: Местная еда — важная часть культурного наследия города.

Is heritage part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, heritage (культурное наследие) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is heritage part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, heritage (культурное наследие) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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