A person expected to inherit or take over an enterprise or undertaking once its current manager retires or dies.
A person designated and raised to become the next emperor.
A person designated and raised to become the next king.
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
To inherit.