ancestral estate; family legacy
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
ancestral property; family estate; inheritance from ancestors
Refers to land, businesses, or property handed down through generations. Often carries emotional value beyond monetary worth.
This old mansion is family property and cannot be sold lightly.
He inherited the family business and became the third-generation successor.
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Family estates are passed down through generations; maintaining them is harder than founding them.
noun
meritorious achievements or enterprises founded by ancestors; ancestral legacy
formalEmphasizes the foundational work, reputation, or achievements established by previous generations. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
We must glorify the ancestral legacy of our school and not betray the expectations of our predecessors.
Preserving ancestral achievements is difficult, and founding new ones is even harder; innovation must occur within inheritance.
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The family legacy was built up through the wisdom and sweat of several generations.