noun
executor
ihg-ZEHK-yuut
Executor (noun) means a person legally appointed to carry out the instructions in someone's will. Example: “She named her eldest son as executor of her estate.”
noun
1
A person legally appointed to carry out the instructions in someone's will.
"She named her eldest son as executor of her estate."
2
A person or part of a system that carries out a task.
"The workflow engine acts as the executor for each scheduled job."
How to use executor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person (or component) responsible for making sure a will, or a task, actually gets carried out.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "executioner" — an executor handles a will, not a death sentence.
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Word forms
- Plural
- executors
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She named her eldest son as _____ of her estate.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman executour, from Latin exsecutor, "one who carries out."
Rhymes for executor
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What does “executor” mean?
The word “executor” means a person legally appointed to carry out the instructions in someone's will. In plain terms, the person (or component) responsible for making sure a will, or a task, actually gets carried out.
How do you pronounce “executor”?
“Executor” is pronounced ihg-ZEHK-yuut (/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “executor” in a sentence?
Here is “executor” used in a sentence: “She named her eldest son as executor of her estate.”
What part of speech is “executor”?
“Executor” is a noun.
Where does the word “executor” come from?
The word “executor” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman executour, from Latin exsecutor, "one who carries out.".
How many meanings does “executor” have?
“Executor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person legally appointed to carry out the instructions in someone's will.
