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

Other priorities include allowing school trips to the cemetery for Hartford Public Schools students to learn about Hartford’s rich heritage and cultural past. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

In the Mediterranean and Middle East, joint projects with institutions in Egypt, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia will focus on ancient civilizations, underwater survey equipment, deep-sea exploration, and heritage preservation. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

But the wider adoption of benne is part of a greater movement to reclaim heritage crops across the United States. — Su-Jit Lin, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

For Khera Kaur, seeing the streets filled with people celebrating their heritage was a source of deep pride. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026