heritage

/ˈhɛɹɪtɪd͡ʒ/noun

The traditions, values, and customs handed down within families or communities from earlier generations.

Example sentence

“The festival celebrates the town's rich musical heritage.”

Collocates with pride and preservation: cultural heritage, a heritage site, heritage breeds. 'Inheritance' is money and property; 'heritage' is what a whole culture passes down.

family

Related words

acquaintanceSomeone you know slightly but who is not a close friend.reunionAn organized gathering where people who have been apart, such as family or old classmates, come together again.companionA person or animal that spends time with you or travels alongside you; a friend or partner.householdAll the people who live together in one home, considered as a single unit.roommateSomeone you share a room or living space with, for example in a dormitory or apartment.godfatherA man who agrees at a child's baptism to help guide the child's upbringing, especially in the Christian faith.