patrimony / heritage
nounmasculine/pɐtɾiˈmɔnju/medium
pa·tri·mó·ni·o
Definition
The total assets, rights, and economic obligations belonging to a person or entity. Also refers to the cultural, historical, or natural legacy of a people or nation.
The company's net worth (patrimony) grew significantly last year.
The old town is considered a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Common collocations
cultural heritagenet worthworld heritagefamily patrimony
Etymology
Do latim 'patrimonium' (bens do pai, herança).