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inheritor

/ɪnˈhɛr.ɪ.tər/
in · her · i · tor
Adverb:inheritably
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Plural:inheritors
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Adjective:inheritable
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• noun

1

A person who legally receives property, money, or a title upon the death of the previous holder.

Example

"As the sole inheritor of the family estate, she assumed responsibility for maintaining the historic manor."

2

A person or group that receives or continues a cultural tradition, legacy, or responsibility from predecessors.

Example

"Modern scientists view themselves as the proud inheritors of centuries of empirical inquiry."

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• Nearby Words

inheritable
inheritably
inheritance
inheritor
inhibit
inhibited
inhibitedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the late 14th century, the word derives from Anglo-French 'enheritour', from the verb 'enheriter' (to make an heir), ultimately rooted in Late Latin 'inhereditare' and Latin 'heres' (heir).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inheritor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inheritor
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