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Patrimony
see synonyms of patrimonyNoun
1. patrimony
a church endowment
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Patrimony
see synonyms of patrimonynoun plural -nies
1.
an inheritance from one's father or other ancestor
2.
the endowment of a church
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Patrimony
see synonyms of patrimony nounWord forms: plural ˈpatriˌmonies
1.
property inherited from one's father or ancestors
2.
property endowed to an institution, as a church
3.
anything inherited, as a characteristic or tendency
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Patrimony
see synonyms of patrimonyn. pl. pat·ri·mo·nies
1.
a. An inheritance from a father or paternal ancestor.
b. An inheritance or legacy; heritage.
2. An endowment or estate belonging to an institution, especially a church.
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