legacy
noun/ˈlɛɡəsi/
Frequency rank: #2,544 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Something handed down from the past, especially by a person who has died.
Example sentence
Her inspiring work left a lasting legacy for future generations.
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