successor
Translation
successor, heir, replacement
Examples
He was chosen as the successor to the company director.
He was chosen as the successor to the company director.
Grammar Patterns
a successor to ((sb./sth.)) a person or thing that comes after and takes the place of sb./sth. She was the natural successor to the party leader.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heir, replacement; Antonyms: predecessor
Etymology
From Latin 'succedere' (to follow after), from 'suc-' (under, after) + 'cedere' (to go).
Memory Tips
The person who 'succeeds' someone in a role is their successor.