inheritor — A person who receives money, property, or a title from someone who has died. Someone who carries on a tradition or receives something passed down.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who receives money, property, or a title from someone who has died. Someone who carries on a tradition or receives something passed down.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈherɪtər/
Korean meaning: 상속자, 계승자
Korean pronunciation: 인-헤리터 (강세: 헤)
Example Sentences
- The cat became the inheritor of a million-dollar mansion after its wealthy owner passed away.
- She discovered she was the inheritor of her aunt's bookstore and decided to continue the family business.
- The reluctant inheritor of the haunted castle wished his uncle had left him money instead.
inheritor
NOUN//ɪnˈherɪtər//
A person who receives money, property, or a title from someone who has died. Someone who carries on a tradition or receives something passed down.
A person who receives money, property, or a title from someone who has died. Someone who carries on a tradition or receives something passed down.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'hereditare' meaning 'to inherit' or 'to receive as an inheritance', which comes from 'heres' meaning 'heir'. The word entered English through Old French and gained the '-or' suffix to indicate 'one who does the action'.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The cat became the inheritor of a million-dollar mansion after its wealthy owner passed away.”
“She discovered she was the inheritor of her aunt's bookstore and decided to continue the family business.”
“The reluctant inheritor of the haunted castle wished his uncle had left him money instead.”
“As the inheritor of ancient family recipes, she opened a traditional restaurant.”
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