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successor

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/susɨˈsoɾ/suc·ces·sor

Definition

1

A 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.”

Common combinations

legitimate successorappoint a successorsuccessor to the throne