heiress
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Definition
A woman who will receive or has received a large amount of money, property, or a title from a family member when they die.
Usage & Nuances
'Heiress' is formal and often used for women inheriting significant wealth, especially from prominent families. The male equivalent is 'heir'. Common collocations: 'rich heiress', 'hotel heiress'. Sometimes used in news, biographies, or novels.
Spanish: herederaPortuguese (BR): herdeiraPortuguese (PT): herdeiraChinese (Simplified): 女继承人Chinese (Traditional): 女繼承人Hindi: उत्तराधिकारिणीArabic: وريثةBengali: উত্তরাধিকারিণীRussian: наследницаJapanese: 女性の相続人 - 令嬢Vietnamese: nữ thừa kếKorean: 여자 상속인 - 상속녀Turkish: varis (kadın) - mirasçı (kadın)Urdu: وارثہIndonesian: ahli waris perempuan - pewaris perempuan
Example Sentences
The young heiress was very generous with her money.
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Everyone in town knew the famous heiress.
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Rumors spread quickly about the mysterious heiress from Paris.
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Some people believe the heiress never wanted all the attention.
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After the will was read, the new heiress surprised everyone with her plans.
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She is the only heiress to her father's fortune.
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