legacy

C1
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪɡəsi/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.

2 Definition

Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

Synonyms
heritage
Example Sentences
  • John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment.
3 Definition

The descendant of an alumnus.

Example Sentences
  • Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Left over from the past; no longer current.