Successor

/səkˈsɛsər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that succeeds another, often in a position, role, or title.

The CEO announced her retirement, and her successor will be chosen at the next board meeting.

An entity that follows another in a line of descent or succession.

The new software version will be the successor to the previous one, offering enhanced features.

A person who inherits or is next in line for a title, office, or property.

Prince Charles became the successor to the throne following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

The next in a sequence or series.

The successor to the popular video game franchise is highly anticipated by fans.

From Latin 'successor', from 'succedere' meaning 'to come after'.

successor company

A company that takes over another company’s operations or functions.

successor state

A state that follows another in terms of territory or sovereignty.

next in line

A phrase indicating the successor in a hierarchy.

predecessor

A person or thing that precedes another.

inheritance

The act of receiving property or rights from a predecessor.

succession

The process of inheriting a title, property, or office.

The next big thing

This product is being touted as the successor to last year's hit.

Heir apparent

He's seen as the successor to the founder’s vision for the company.