насле́дник — meaning in English

English meaning

• heir noun A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
• legatee noun A person who is left something in someone's will.
• scion noun A descendant of a notable or wealthy family, especially the first generation.
• successor noun A person or thing that follows and takes the place of another.

Senses

насле́дник is used for these senses in English:

• heir Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
• legatee (legal) One who receives a legacy (inheritance).
• scion The heir to a throne.
• successor The next heir in order or succession.
• successor A person who inherits a title or office.

heir — full definition

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

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