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View usage for: (pætrɪməni, US -moʊni) 1. singular nounSomeone's patrimony is the possessions that they have inherited from their father or ancestors. [formal] I left my parents' house, relinquished my estate and my patrimony. Synonyms: inheritance, share, heritage, portion More Synonyms of patrimony 2. singular nounA country's patrimony is its land, buildings, and works of art. [formal] In the 1930s, The National Trust began its campaign to save Britain's patrimony ofthreatened country houses. patrimony in British English (ˈpætrɪmənɪ) nounWord forms: plural -nies1. an inheritance from one's father or other ancestor 2. the endowment of a church Derived forms patrimonial (ˌpætrɪˈməʊnɪəl) adjective patrimonially (ˌpatriˈmonially) adverb Word origin C14 patrimoyne, from Old French, from Latin patrimonium paternal inheritance patrimony in American English (ˈpætrəˌmoʊni) nounWord forms: plural ˈpatriˌmonies1. property inherited from one's father or ancestors 2. property endowed to an institution, as a church 3. anything inherited, as a characteristic or tendency SIMILAR WORDS: ˈheritage Derived forms patrimonial (ˌpatriˈmonial) adjective Word origin ME patrimoigne < OFr patrimoine < L patrimonium < pater, father + -monium, -mony Examples of 'patrimony' in a sentencepatrimony Definition an inheritance from one's father or other ancestor I relinquished my estate and my patrimony.Britain's patrimony of country houses Additional synonymsDefinition money or property that has been gifted in a will Only one in eight leaves a bequest to charity. Synonyms legacy, gift, settlement, heritage, trust, endowment, estate, inheritance, dower, bestowal, koha (New Zealand) Definition privileges or possessions that a person has or is believed to be entitled to as soon as he or she is born Freedom is the natural birthright of every human. Synonyms right, due, heritage, privilege, patrimonyDefinition something inherited at birth The building is part of our heritage. Synonyms inheritance, legacy, birthright, lot, share, estate, tradition, portion, endowment, bequest, patrimony- patois
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Additional synonymsDefinition something handed down to a successor The `fight or flight syndrome' is a legacy from the days of our ancestors. Synonyms heritage, tradition, inheritance, throwback, birthright, patrimonyDefinition a part belonging to a person or group his portion of the inheritance Synonyms share, division, allowance, lot, measure, quantity, quota, ration, allocation, allotmentDefinition a part or portion of something that belongs to or is contributed by a person or group I have had more than my share of adventures. Synonyms part, portion, quota, ration, lot, cut (informal), due, division, contribution, proportion, allowance, whack (informal), allotment |