1. Property, assets, or cultural heritage that belongs to or is shared by a group, community, or humanity as a whole
The rainforest is part of the common heritage of mankind.
A floresta tropical é parte do patrimônio comum da humanidade.
2. In law, assets or property jointly owned by multiple parties
The house is considered common patrimony of the married couple.
A casa é considerada patrimônio comum do casal.
3. Cultural, natural, or historical assets belonging to a community or nation
UNESCO recognizes the cathedral as part of our common cultural heritage.
A UNESCO reconhece a catedral como parte do nosso patrimônio cultural comum.