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Heir

/ɛəɹ/

Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.

📖 Definitions of "Heir"

noun
  1. 1

    Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.

  2. 2

    One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.

  3. 3

    A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.

verb
  1. 1

    To inherit.

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