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August 6, 2026

legacy

/ˈleɪɡəsi/noun

Something that a person, event, or period leaves behind and that continues to have an effect later.

Example sentences

  • “The coach's greatest legacy is the young players he trained.”
  • “The war left a legacy of distrust between the two towns.”
  • “She wants her legacy to be cleaner air for her grandchildren.”

Common with 'leave': 'leave a legacy'. It can also mean money left in a will, and in computing, 'legacy systems' are old ones still in use.

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