inheritor
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/ɪnˈherɪtər/
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/ɪnˈherɪtə(r)/
noun
R
A person who takes on the ideas or achievements of others who came before them.
As the inheritor of his grandfather's legacy, he dedicated his life to preserving the family's cultural heritage.
R
A person who gets money, property, or possessions from someone after they have died.
After the death of the wealthy businessman, his daughter became the inheritor of his vast fortune.
translation
A person who takes on the ideas or achievements of others who came before them.; A person who gets money, property, or possessions from someone after they have died.
Word Forms
Plural
inheritors