patrimony
pat
ˈpæt
pāt
ri
ri
mo
ny
ni
ni
parsimonypalimony

Definition & Meaning of "patrimony"in English

Patrimony
01

a property passed down from a father to his children by right of birth 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
patrimonies
Examples
In some cultures, land and property are considered essential components of one's patrimony and are carefully preserved. 
02

a church endowment 

LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

App Store