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Synonyms & Similar Words
successor
inheritor
beneficiary
heir apparent
descendant
offspring
progeny
scion
inheritor
next in line
replacement
substitute
heir presumptive
claimant
pretender
inheritor
legatee
devisee
donee
grantee
recipient
successor
inheritor
beneficiary
Meaning of Heir
A person who is entitled to inherit something, especially a title or property.
Definitions
- A person who is entitled to inherit property, a title, or other benefits from someone, typically a family member
- A person who is due to inherit a title, position, or property
- A person who inherits or is due to inherit something, especially a title or property
Etymology of Heir
The word "heir" comes from the Old French word "heir", which is derived from the Latin word "heres", meaning "heir" or "inheritor"
The Latin word "heres" is also related to the verb "hereditare", which means "to inherit"
The word "heir" has been used in the English language since the 13th century to refer to a person who is entitled to inherit property or a title
Example Uses
- The prince was the heir to the throne and would one day become king
- She was the sole heir to her father's estate and inherited his entire fortune
- The company's CEO named his son as his heir and successor