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heritage

noun/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

definition

the traditions, achievements, and beliefs passed down from previous generations

example

The city's rich cultural heritage is celebrated every year during the annual festival.

synonyms
legacyinheritancetradition
word origin — from Middle French 'héritage', from 'hériter' meaning 'to inherit', derived from Latin 'hereditare', from 'heredis' meaning 'heir'.

heritage, habitat, terrain, morality, essence: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 77. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. heritage · noun/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

    the traditions, achievements, and beliefs passed down from previous generations

    The city's rich cultural heritage is celebrated every year during the annual festival.

    Synonyms: legacy, inheritance, tradition

    Origin: from Middle French 'héritage', from 'hériter' meaning 'to inherit', derived from Latin 'hereditare', from 'heredis' meaning 'heir'.

  2. habitat · noun/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

    the natural environment in which a species or community of organisms lives

    The loss of natural habitat is one of the leading causes of species extinction worldwide.

    Synonyms: environment, locale, surroundings

    Origin: from Latin 'habitat', meaning 'it inhabits', from 'habitare', to inhabit

  3. terrain · noun/təˈreɪn/

    the physical features of a tract of land

    Hikers should prepare for various types of terrain, including steep hills and rocky paths, as they explore the national park.

    Synonyms: landscape, topography, ground

    Origin: from French 'terrain', which means 'ground' or 'land'; derived from Latin 'terrenus', meaning 'of the earth'

  4. morality · noun/məˈræl.ə.ti/

    principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior

    The company's decision was criticized for lacking a clear sense of morality in their business practices.

    Synonyms: ethics, virtue, morals

    Origin: from Middle English 'moralite', from Old French 'moralité', from Latin 'moralitas', from 'moralis' meaning 'pertaining to behavior'

  5. essence · noun/ˈɛsəns/

    the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character

    The essence of friendship lies in trust and mutual respect.

    Synonyms: nature, core, substance

    Origin: from Latin 'essentia', meaning 'being, essence', derived from 'esse' meaning 'to be'