heritage

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as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing hospitality is a cherished Southern heritage

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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

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“Heritage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heritage. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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