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- [pa-truh-moh-nee]
- /ˈpæ trəˌmoʊ ni/
- /ˈpæt.rɪ.mə.ni/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pa-truh-moh-nee]
- /ˈpæ trəˌmoʊ ni/
Definitions of patrimony word
- noun plural patrimony an estate inherited from one's father or ancestors. 1
- noun plural patrimony any quality, characteristic, etc., that is inherited; heritage. 1
- noun plural patrimony the aggregate of one's property. 1
- noun plural patrimony the estate or endowment of a church, religious house, etc. 1
- noun patrimony heritage 1
- noun patrimony inheritance 1
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Origin of patrimony
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English patrimonie < Middle French < Latin patrimōnium. See patri-, -mony
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Parts of speech for Patrimony
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preposition
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patrimony popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
patrimony usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for patrimony
noun patrimony
- birthright — Something that is your birthright is something that you feel you have a basic right to have, simply because you are a human being.
- dowry — Also, dower. the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings to her husband at marriage.
- heirloom — a family possession handed down from generation to generation.
- heirship — the position or rights of an heir; right of inheritance; inheritance.
- heritage — something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition: a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage.
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