Definition

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

Example

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

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to be an inheritor?

Not really, but I imagine it comes with a lot of responsibility.

Yeah, especially if you're inheriting something valuable or significant.

Exactly! It's not just about receiving; it's about preserving that legacy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inheritor → It is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "herere" (from Latin, meaning to stick or cling). The word refers to someone who comes into possession of something, as if they are 'sticking' to the legacy or property of another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who comes 'into' ('in-') the possession of something that 'sticks' ('herere') to them, like a legacy or inheritance.

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