legacy (/ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/)
noun · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/
Meaning
Meaning: what one leaves behind
A legacy is something handed down from the past, especially the lasting impact of a person’s life or work. Speakers ask what legacy we want to leave.
Examples
🗣 Her real legacy was the students she inspired.
Etymology
From Latin ‘legatus’, meaning a person delegated or a bequest.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on lasting impact and how we are remembered.
Tags: impact, heritage