Arts
heritage
noun
Definition
Property or practices inherited from the past; culture passed down through generations.
In a sentence
“UNESCO works to protect world heritage sites that are at risk from conflict or climate change.”
Synonyms
legacytraditionculturehistory
Common collocations
- cultural heritage
- world heritage
- heritage site
- preserve heritage
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aesthetic
adjective
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty in art or nature.
medium
noun
The material or form used by an artist to create a work.
patronage
noun
Financial support given to an artist or institution by a wealthy individual or body.
contemporary
adjective
Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the present day.