heritage status

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Official recognition given to a place or object, confirming its heritage value.

heritageNOUN + NOUN

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status

Examples (10)

  • The site has UNESCO World Heritage status.
  • The old factory was granted heritage status last year.
  • Obtaining heritage status helps protect historical buildings.
  • The committee reviews applications for heritage status carefully.
  • Developers campaigned against the area receiving heritage status.
  • Once a monument achieves heritage status, it cannot be easily demolished.
  • Local residents are fighting to preserve the bridge's heritage status.
  • The UNESCO designation confers global heritage status on the park.
  • Losing its heritage status would be a great blow to the community.
  • They celebrated when the ancient ruins received official heritage status.