Meaning & use
heiress
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a woman who inherits or is legally entitled to inherit a large amount of money or property.
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The heiress took over her grandfather's company at just twenty-five.
As the sole heiress, she inherited the entire family estate.
A note on using this word
The male equivalent is 'heir'; both terms specifically imply inheriting significant wealth or status.
Words with a similar meaning
inheritor
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