property that is given to somebody when their father dies 遗产；祖传财产 He feared that his patrimony would not be enough to cover the debts. 他担心他的遗产不足以偿还债务。
the works of art and treasures of a nation, church, etc. 文化遗产；文物；国家（或教堂等）的财产 The agency is responsible for conserving the country’s cultural patrimony. 该机构负责保护该国的文化遗产。
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French patrimoine, from Latin patrimonium, from pater, patr- ‘father’.