legacy

noun
UK: /ˈleɡəsi/
US: /ˈleɡəsi/

  1. Something you leave for people after you die.

    1. My grandpa's legacy to me was his stamp collection. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old money became a part of a cultural legacy of the family. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something from the past that has an impact today.

    1. The war left a legacy of pain and suffering for all. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project's legacy continues to inspire positive change in the community. [ ] [ ]

  3. Benefits or disadvantages resulting from past events and decisions.

    1. The new leader inherited a difficult legacy of debt and unemployment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The environmental legacy of the factory's operations is now being investigated. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

endowment heritage inheritance bequest tradition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "legacy" in English means: Something you leave for people after you die., Something from the past that has an impact today., Benefits or disadvantages resulting from past events and decisions..

The phonetic transcription of "legacy" is /ˈleɡəsi/ in British English and /ˈleɡəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "legacy": endowment, heritage, inheritance, bequest, tradition.

Example usage of "legacy": "My grandpa's legacy to me was his stamp collection.". More examples on the page.