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Heritage vs. Hermitage
Heritage
/ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/Examples:
"Alas, a mere heritage," said Poirot unblushingly."The heritage of Rome is evident in modern architecture.Heritage foods give insight into cultural traditions.
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This word has no antonymsHermitage
/ˈhɜːmɪtɪdʒ/Examples:
The artist retreated to a secluded hermitage in the hills.Discover the ancient hermitage hidden in the dense woods.After the hustle of city life, she sought solace in a hermitage.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Heritage contains the word herit, which resembles inherit, a way to remember its association with what is passed down.
- A hermitage is related to hermit, indicating seclusion, so think of a quiet and secluded place for a hermit.
- Heritage is tied to culture, while hermitage involves solitude; heritage is shared broadly whereas hermitage is often a personal retreat.
- Heritage involves people or groups, related to lineage, while hermitage is a location, like a sanctuary.
- Remember age in heritage for the idea of lasting or age-old traditions, unlike hermit, which hints at reclusion.
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