Heiress and Heir apparent

Heiress

Heiress noun - A female heir.

Heir apparent and heiress are semantically related. in successor topic. In some cases you can use "Heir apparent" instead a noun "Heiress".

Nearby Word: heir

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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Heiress and heir apparent are semantically related. You can use "Heiress" instead a noun phrase "Heir apparent".
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