inherited values
[ɪnˈhɛrɪtɪd ˈvæljuːz]
noun phrase
valores herdados
1. Moral, ethical, or cultural principles passed down from previous generations within a family, community, or society
The inherited values of hard work and honesty shaped her entire life.
Os valores herdados de trabalho árduo e honestidade moldaram toda a sua vida.
2. In programming, data or attributes that a class or object receives from a parent class or ancestor
The child class automatically receives all inherited values from its parent class.
A classe filha recebe automaticamente todos os valores herdados de sua classe pai.
3. Financial assets, property, or wealth passed from one generation to the next
He managed the inherited values left by his grandfather with great care.
Ele gerenciou os valores herdados deixados por seu avô com grande cuidado.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'inherited values' reflects deep cultural significance regarding family bonds and intergenerational responsibility. In Brazil, this concept is often tied to familial collectivism and the importance of respecting elder wisdom. In the USA, it frequently appears in discussions about the American Dream and meritocracy, though increasingly challenged by contemporary movements questioning traditional inherited advantages and systemic inequalities.
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