pat·ri·mo·ny 
/ˈpætrəˌmoʊni/ noun
/ˈpætrəˌmoʊni/ noun [singular] formal 1 : property that you receive from your father when he dies : inheritance 2 : things that are from the past : heritage
▪ These historic landmarks are an important part of our cultural patrimony.
▪ These historic landmarks are an important part of our cultural patrimony.
