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passed down

adjective as in hand-me-down

adjective as in inherited

adjective as in used

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The study also highlights the importance of egalitarianism, respect for individual autonomy and extensive sharing in shaping how cultural knowledge is passed down among hunter gatherers.

This rapid learning is facilitated by a unique social environment where cultural knowledge is passed down not just from parents but from the broader community, according to a new Washington State University-led study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

My earliest memory of Rivers comes from an anthology comedy album that was passed down to me as a boy.

"The passion for Depor is a legacy that is passed down from generation to generation," chief executive Benassi tells BBC Sport.

From BBC

The Deetz crew, spanning multiple generations, underscores how wisdom and power can be passed down or shared within families, including living ancestors and often even deceased ones.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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