n.
Pronunciation: ' pa-tr ə - ˌ m ō -n ē
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English patrimoine, patrimonie, from Anglo-French patremoine, from Latin patrimonium, from patr-, pater father
Date: 14th century
1 a : an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor b : anything derived from one's father or ancestors : HERITAGE
2 : an estate or endowment belonging by ancient right to a church
– pat · ri · mo · ni · al \ ˌ pa-tr ə - ' m ō -n ē - ə l \ adjective