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patrimony

noun
/ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

Meaning

Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.

Example Sentences

The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.

Synonyms

inheritance, heritage, legacy, estate

Antonyms

loss, debt

Collocations

family patrimony, cultural patrimony, protect patrimony, ancestral patrimony

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