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patrimony /ˈpatrɪməni/
▶noun (pl. patrimonies)
- 1 property inherited from one's father or male ancestor.
- 2 heritage.
- 3 chiefly historical property belonging by ancient endowment or right to a church or other institution.
– derivatives
patrimonial /-ˈməʊnɪəl/ adjective.
patrimonial /-ˈməʊnɪəl/ adjective.
– origin ME: from OFr. patrimoine, from L. patrimonium, from pater, patr- ‘father’.
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