English · Culture & Society
legacy
/ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/
[/ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/]
what one leaves behind
Advancednoun
Definition
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.
Example
Her real legacy was the students she inspired.
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.