inherited wealth

Definitions of inherited wealth
  1. noun
    wealth that is inherited rather than earned
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    types:
    old money, silver spoon
    the inherited wealth of established upper-class families
    type of:
    wealth, wealthiness
    the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
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