Heir apparent and Inheritor

Heir apparent

Heir apparent noun - An heir whose right to an inheritance cannot be defeated if that person outlives the ancestor.
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Inheritor and heir apparent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inheritor" instead a noun phrase "Heir apparent".

Inheritor

Inheritor noun - A person who has the right to inherit property.
Usage example: someday that little boy will become the inheritor of one of the largest private fortunes in the country
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Synonyms for Inheritor

Heir apparent and inheritor are semantically related. You can use "Heir apparent" instead a noun "Inheritor".

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