Definition & Meaning of "patrimony"in English

Patrimony

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

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

patrimonies

Examples

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

a church endowment

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