Definition

A person who receives property, money, or a title from someone who has died or passed it on.

Example

As the only child, she was the sole heritor of her parents' estate.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new heritor to the family estate?

Yeah, I heard it's a big deal for everyone involved.

I can't believe someone so young is already a heritor.

It makes you think about how quickly things can change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heritor is formed from "herit" (from Old French *heriter*, meaning to inherit) and "-or" (meaning one who). The word "heritor" refers to one who inherits or is entitled to inherit property or a title.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'inherits' ('herit') something, and the '-or' indicates a person. An heritor is someone who is entitled to receive an inheritance.

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