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How do you spell Heritage?

Correct spelling

heritage

HERIT + AGE. Think: inherit.

Why is heritage spelled this way?

From Old French heritage, inheritance. HERES (heir). Heritage is what an heir receives — the cultural and material legacy passed down through generations.

Common misspellings of heritage

hertigeheretageheratigeheritige

Example

We must protect our cultural heritage.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell heritage?+
The correct spelling is "heritage". HERIT + AGE. Think: inherit.
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