Entry Word: heir

Function: noun

Meaning: a person who has the right to inherit property <upon his death, Mr. Parkworthʼs property was divided evenly among his heirs, four sons and three daughters>

Synonyms inheritor, legatee

Related Words claimant; heir apparent, successor; heiress; assignee, beneficiary, grantee; descendant (or descendent), scion (also cion)