heritage
Example Sentences
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The culture secretary, who is of mixed Indian and British heritage, has no truck with the idea that nationality has to be related to ancestry.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Couture brands like Christian Dior, Prada and Gucci all have a secret weapon: the embroiderers at this Mumbai atelier, who are keeping over 5,000 years of cultural heritage alive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
"I am involved with the heritage group here in Portrush, which is all about promoting the town and preserving its history, so I attend that once every month, which is really enjoyable," she said.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The second thing he did was hand out sombreros in honor of his Mexican heritage and status as the first Latino majority owner in America’s major professional sports.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Immigrants were encouraged to acculturate as quickly as they could—meaning that they must learn a new language, giving up traditions, customs, heritage, etc., in order to blend and assimilate into the general population.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing heritage
It's All in the Family
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"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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