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heritage noun

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Definition

features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages or buildings, which still exist from the past and which have a historical importance
These monuments are a vital part of the cultural heritage of South America.

(Definition of heritage noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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