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Synonyms & Similar Words
heir
descendant
offspring
child
progeny
successor
inheritor
beneficiary
heir apparent
next in line
younger generation
offspring
issue
spawn
descendant
progenitor
ancestor
forebear
parent
ancestor
lineage
heritage
dynasty
family
tribe
clan
race
breed
stock
strain
Meaning of Scion
A person who is the descendant or heir of a notable family or line.
Definitions
- A descendant of a notable family or line
- A person who inherits or is destined to inherit a title, position, or property
- A young person, especially the son or daughter of a famous or influential person
Etymology of Scion
The word "scion" originates from Old French "cion" or "scion", meaning "young shoot" or "graft", which is derived from the Latin "scio", meaning "I know" or "twig"
Historically, the term was used in horticulture to describe a young shoot or twig used for grafting, and later it was applied to describe a descendant or heir of a notable family or line
Example Uses
- The young scion of the wealthy family was groomed to take over the business
- As the scion of a noble family, she was expected to uphold the family's traditions and values
- The scion of the royal family was next in line to the throne
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
predecessor
ancestor
forebear
parent
founder
originator
creator
pioneer
outsider
stranger
foreigner
alien
immigrant
newcomer
pretender
imposter
usurper
interloper
rival
competitor
adversary