heir

//ɛər//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

heirSingular
heirsPlural
1

A person who is legally entitled to inherit the property, title, or rank of another upon that person's death.

She is the sole heir to her grandfather's estate.

2

A person who continues the work or tradition of a predecessor; a successor.

She is considered the heir to the famous artist's style.