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successor
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/susɨˈsoɾ/suc·ces·sor
Definition
1A person who succeeds another in a position, title, inheritance, or role.
Usage examples
“The director appointed his successor before retiring.”
“The prince is the legitimate successor to the throne.”
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Common combinations
legitimate successorappoint a successorsuccessor to the throne