Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patrimonial
Adjective
/ˌpætrɪˈmɪniəl/
Definition
Related to a person’s heritage and property, particularly in the context of estates and assets owned by a family or individual.
Examples
- The patrimonial rights of the heir were established in the will.
- This patrimonial site has been passed down through generations.
- She engaged in patrimonial planning to secure her family’s future.
Meaning
Patrimonial refers to aspects concerning the transmission of property and wealth from one generation to another, often involving inheritance.
Synonyms
- Hereditary
- Inheritable
- Ancestral
- Legacy