Synonyms of heritage

heritage

noun

ˈher-ə-tij 

1

as in tradition

an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing

hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tradition
• rule
• values
• principles
• custom
• convention
• standards
• prescription
• ethic
• legacy
• culture
• inheritance
• mode
• norm
• rubric
• superstition
• folklore
• lifestyle
• birthright
• form
• lore
• mores

2

as in inheritance

something that is or may be inherited

this farm is my heritage from my father, as it was for him from his father

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inheritance
• legacy
• patrimony
• gift
• bequest
• birthright
• present
• heirloom
• offering
• bestowal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heritage

Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as Brazil's first non-native coach sparked controversy, challenging the nation's proud football heritage. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Loved for its rich culinary traditions, the city is known for specialties like mole and mezcal, which reflect the region's Indigenous and Spanish heritage. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Canadian goalkeeper Owen Goodman didn’t have birthright or parental heritage but had lived in a small town in Ontario from age 5 to 13. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

The shoot will feature locations across Leicester, spotlighting the city’s multicultural heritage. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026