A legacy refers to something that is passed down from the past and has a lasting impact on future events or movements. It can be seen as the influence or lasting effect of a particular historical event, movement, or idea.
Related terms
Continuity: The idea that certain aspects or ideas persist over time without significant change.
Historical significance: The importance or relevance of an event, movement, or idea in shaping subsequent developments.
Cultural transmission: The process by which knowledge, beliefs, values, and practices are passed from one generation to another.