Definition of heir
Etymology
From Middle English heres, from Old French, from Latin heres
Pronunciation
- enPR: âr, IPA: /eə(r)/, SAMPA: /e@(r)/
- Audio (US) [?]
- Rhymes: -ɛə(r)
- Homophones: air
Noun
heir (plural heirs)
- Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
- One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
- A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
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