Synonyms of heir

Noun


1. heir, inheritor, heritor, recipient, receiver

usage: a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

2. successor, heir, offspring, progeny, issue

usage: a person who inherits some title or office

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