Heritage is something that one is born into. It is the status, character, riches and wealth that belong to a person because that person is a member of a family, a social class, a society, a religious, ethnic, regional or national group.

What can be inherited or passed from one generation to the next include: history, language, belief systems, the arts, artefacts, manuscripts, books, culture and customs. Synonyms of heritage include: inheritance; estates; birthright; legacy; endowment and tradition.