Tuesday, July 28, 2009

legacy/heritage/history definition

Legacy definition
2. something from past: something that is handed down or remains from a previous generation or time

heritage definition

2. riches of past: a country's or area's history and historical buildings and sites that are considered to be of interest and value to present generations ( often used before a noun ) the town's heritage trail

3. something passing from generation to generation: something that passes from one generation to the next in a social group, e.g. a way of life or traditional culture
The celebration of Passover is part of the Jewish heritage.


history definition
1. what has happened: the past events of a period in time or in the life or development of a people, an institution, or a place

2. study of past events: the branch of knowledge that records and analyzes past events

3. record of events: a chronological account of past events of a period or in the life or development of a people, an institution, or a place
a history of Byzantium

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