What is another word for Patrimonies?

Pronunciation: [pˈatɹɪmənɪz] (IPA)

Patrimonies refer to the property, assets, or inheritance that an individual inherits from their ancestors. However, there are many synonyms for this term such as legacy, inheritance, estate, or endowment. Legacy refers to something left behind after someone dies, inheritance means something passed down from ancestors to the next generation, estate refers to all the property and possessions of a person after their death, and endowment refers to a permanent fund or donation made to an institution, organization, or person. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with patrimonies in various contexts, be it legal, financial, or personal.

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What are the hypernyms for Patrimonies?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Patrimonies

They are not wasted by war or excessive toil; they plunder us in a quiet way, and enrich themselves with the fruits of our Patrimonies which they sell back to us.
"The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes"
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
One day a friend chanced to mention the greatness of my fortune, and congratulated me on my title to two such large Patrimonies as those of Mrs. Fielder and my father.
"Jane Talbot"
Charles Brockden Brown
He told them that he knew no difference between gentlemen and yeomen, but that the latter were the better men, and that they were really gentlemen only, who had longer preserved their estates and Patrimonies in the same place, without waste or dissipation; an observation very just.
"Highways and Byways in Surrey"
Eric Parker

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