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heritage land

[/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ lænd/]
nounpl: heritage lands
terra de herança
1. Land that is protected and preserved due to its historical, cultural, or environmental significance
The heritage land was designated as a protected area to preserve its indigenous artifacts.
A terra de herança foi designada como uma área protegida para preservar seus artefatos indígenas.
2. Property or land passed down through generations within a family or community with cultural or historical value
The family maintained the heritage land for over 200 years.
A família manteve a terra de herança por mais de 200 anos.
3. Land recognized by government or international organizations as having outstanding cultural or natural heritage worth protecting
UNESCO recognized this heritage land as a World Heritage Site.
A UNESCO reconheceu essa terra de herança como um Sítio do Patrimônio Mundial.
Synonyms
historic landancestral landprotected landcultural land
Antonyms
developed landindustrial landcommercial land

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terra de herança
standard usage across Brazil
Brazil
terra patrimonial
more formal/legal context
Portugal
terra patrimonial
official terminology in heritage preservation
General
propriedade histórica
alternative when emphasizing historical aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

sacred land
ancestral ground
protected territory
cultural patrimony
historical preservation
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