następca meaning in English — heir, successor

English meaning

heir noun A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
successor noun A person or thing that follows and takes the place of another.

następca is used for these senses in English:

crown prince A person expected to inherit or take over an enterprise or undertaking once its current manager retires or dies.
heir One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
heir A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
successor A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
successor The next heir in order or succession.
successor A person who inherits a title or office.

noun A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
noun Someone regarded as continuing or succeeding a predecessor's legacy in a non-legal sense.

książę koronny dziedzic spadkobierca spadkobierczyni dziedziczka sukcesor sukcesorka następczyni następnik