Scion

/ˈsaɪən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.

The gardener selected a healthy scion to graft onto the mature tree.

A descendant, particularly a child or grandchild of a notable family.

As a scion of a wealthy family, she was accustomed to a life of privilege.

A person who is the offspring of a wealthy, powerful, or influential family.

He was often referred to as the scion of the legendary business dynasty.

Middle English, from Old French 'scion', from Latin 'scionem', meaning 'a shoot or twig'.

scion of privilege

A person who comes from a wealthy or influential family.

scion of wealth

An heir or descendant with considerable wealth.

progenitor

An ancestor or parent.

lineage

Direct descent from an ancestor.

heritage

Property or characteristics passed down from previous generations.

A privileged child from a wealthy background.

He's such a scion, always getting privileged treatment.

A young person of notable lineage.

The party was full of scions from the city's elite families.