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inheritor

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of inheritor

a person who has the right to inherit property

  • someday that little boy will become the inheritor of one of the largest private fortunes in the country
Synonyms of inheritor

heir, heir at law, legatee
Words Related to inheritor

claimant

heir apparent, representative, succeeder, successor

coheir, coheiress, heiress

assignee, beneficiary, devisee, grantee

descendant (also descendent), scion

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