HERITOR - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

Synonyms

Inheritor, Heritor, Heir

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "heritor" Many other languages have similar words:

  • Latin: herator
  • Latin: heres

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.