Thesaurus results for PATRIMONY

patrimony

noun

ˈpa-trə-ˌmō-nē

Definition of patrimony

as in inheritance

something that is or may be inherited her patrimony was the family's newspaper business

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Recent Examples of patrimony In many cases, the properties themselves are the most valuable asset that the families own, often left to them by parents or grandparents that spent lifetimes working to afford the properties as a patrimony to their descendants. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 The history of the banana leaf mirrors the displacement and adaptability of people who use it, continually shaping its significance as a container for land, patrimony, and memory. — Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026 As part of the loan, Gardullo said, the South African government has a robust cultural patrimony law that dictates how its artifacts and historical materials are treated and how long they can be loaned out. — ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 This bottle was an obvious choice for the exhibit, according to Frédéric Bourdelier, director of heritage and patrimony at Parfums Christian Dior. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for patrimony

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inheritance

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Wakeford reported that Harry received around $29 million in inheritance from his late mother, Princess Diana, as well as from Queen Elizabeth II and his great-grandmother, the Queen Mother.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
The case over Nipsey Hussle’s inheritance ended Sunday with the court’s approval of final distribution.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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