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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgeistiges Erbe
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡaɪ̯stɪɡəs ˈɛʁbə
"Die europäische Philosophie ist ein reichhaltiges geistiges Erbe."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The body of ideas, philosophies, scientific discoveries, and artistic theories developed by a society or humanity over time and passed down to future generations.
"Universities are entrusted with preserving and advancing our shared intellectual heritage." - 2
The cumulative theoretical traditions and conceptual frameworks characteristic of a specific culture, discipline, or historical movement.
"The modern legal system draws heavily from the intellectual heritage of the Enlightenment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'intellectualis' (relating to the intellect, from intellectus meaning discernment) combined with 'heritage' from the Old French 'heritage' and ultimately Late Latin 'hreditaticum' (inherited property). Together, the term evolved to represent the accumulated body of ideas, philosophies, and scholarly traditions passed down through generations.
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patrimoine intellectuel
Transliteration: patrimw-an ɛn.tɛl.ɛk.tɥɛl
"Nous devons protéger notre patrimoine intellectuel pour les générations futures."
geistiges Erbe
Transliteration: ɡaɪ̯stɪɡəs ˈɛʁbə
"Die europäische Philosophie ist ein reichhaltiges geistiges Erbe."
patrimonio intellettuale
Transliteration: pa.triˈmɔ.njo in.tel.letˈtwa.le
"Questo libro esplora il nostro vasto patrimonio intellettuale."
patrimonio intelectual
Transliteration: pa.tɾiˈmo.njo in.te.lek.twaˈl
"La biblioteca resguarda un valioso patrimonio intelectual."
património intelectual
Transliteration: pa.tɾiˈmu.niu ĩ.tɛ.lɛk.tuˈaW
"Devemos valorizar o nosso património intelectual."
बौद्धिक विरासत
Transliteration: bauddhik virasat
"यह ग्रंथ हमारी प्राचीन बौद्धिक विरासत का प्रतीक है।"
思想遗产
Transliteration: sīxiǎng yíchǎn
"我们需要继承和发扬先哲留下的思想遗产。"
지적 유산
Transliteration: jijeok yusan
"그들은 인류의 풍부한 지적 유산을 연구하고 있습니다."
知的遺産
Transliteration: chiteki isan
"彼は人類の知的遺産について講義を行った。"
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