patrimony
pat
ˈpæt
pāt
ri
mo
ˌmoʊ
mow
ny
ni
ni
British pronunciation
/pˈætɹɪməni/

Definition & Meaning of "patrimony"in English

Patrimony
01

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

example
Examples
In some cultures, land and property are considered essential components of one 's patrimony and are carefully preserved.
02

a church endowment

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