heir in Latin
heir in Latin is hērēs, heres — heir means a person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
heir in Latin
hērēs
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
heres
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
What does "heir" mean?
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noun A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
"The old farmer's only heir lives abroad and rarely visits the land."
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noun Someone regarded as continuing or succeeding a predecessor's legacy in a non-legal sense.
"Many critics call her the heir to the great storytellers of the last century."
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heir in a sentence
- The old farmer's only heir lives abroad and rarely visits the land.
- As the eldest son, he was the heir to the family estate.
- Many critics call her the heir to the great storytellers of the last century.
- The young chef sees himself as the heir to his teacher's famous cooking style.
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What is "heir" in Latin?
"heir" in Latin is hērēs, heres. heir means: A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
How do you use "heir" in a sentence?
Example: "The old farmer's only heir lives abroad and rarely visits the land." In Latin, "heir" is hērēs, heres.
Are there other ways to say "heir" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "heir": hērēs, heres.
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