Legacy

Something left behind by someone or something, often of historical or cultural significance.

heritage inheritance tradition

Legacy refers to something left behind by someone or something, often of historical or cultural significance. It can also describe a system or practice that has been inherited from the past.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛɡəsi/

Etymology

The term 'legacy' comes from the Latin word 'legatus,' meaning 'envoy, messenger,' and later evolved to mean something left to an heir.

Explain Like I’m 5

A legacy is like passing down a favorite toy or tradition to someone else – it's something you leave behind that others can enjoy and remember you by.

Fun Facts

The term 'legacy' originally meant something left to an heir in a will
Many cultures have traditions of honoring ancestors and preserving their legacies
The Library of Alexandria was intended to be a legacy of knowledge

FAQ

What does legacy mean? It refers to something left behind by someone or something
Who might leave a legacy? Historical figures, artists, and organizations can all leave legacies
What is an example of a legacy? Shakespeare's plays are considered part of the English literary legacy

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

inheritance heritage tradition bequest

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

inheritance heritage

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

reputation inheritance historical impact

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

history past

Indexes

abstract concept cultural historical

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