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Meaning of legacy
A thing handed down by a predecessor, a gift or property left to someone in a will
Etymology of legacy
The word "legacy" comes from the Latin "legare", meaning to leave or bequeath, and the suffix "-acy", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a gift or property left to someone in a will, and later to refer to a thing handed down by a predecessor, especially a traditional practice or family heirloom
Synonyms
inheritance
heritage
bequest
estate
will
endowment
gift
trust
foundation
birthright
tradition
custom
convention
practice
habit
routine
tradition
culture
history
memory
remembrance
commemoration
monument
landmark
heirloom
relic
artifact
memento
souvenir
keepsake
memorabilia
testament
record
archive
annals
chronicle
story
narrative
account
memoir
biography
legacy
patrimony
progeny
issue
offspring
descendants
heirs
inheritors
Definitions
- A gift or property left to someone in a will
- * A thing handed down by a predecessor, especially a traditional practice or family heirloom
- * The state of being left something, especially money or property, in someone's will
Usage Examples
- The company's legacy as a pioneer in the tech industry has been well-documented
- * The artist's legacy continues to inspire new generations of painters
- * The family's legacy of philanthropy has made a significant impact on the community
Antonyms
abandonment
rejection
denial
disavowal
disinheritance
forfeiture
loss
deprivation
relinquishment
surrender
abandonment
desertion
forsaking
neglect
disregard
ignoring
oversight
omission
Omission
exclusion
rejection
repudiation
renunciation
abdication
resignation
withdrawal
retreat