Inheritrix: meaning, definitions and examples

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inheritrix

[ ɪnˈhɛr.ɪ.trɪks ]

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legal term

A female heir; a woman who inherits or is entitled to inherit property, titles, or rights from another.

Synonyms

female inheritor, female successor, heiress

Examples of usage

She was the inheritrix of a vast estate left to her by her late uncle.
The inheritrix of the throne was prepared to take on her new responsibilities.
The inheritrix of the family fortune was determined to uphold its legacy.

Translations

Translations of the word "inheritrix" in other languages:

🇵🇹 herdeira

🇮🇳 उत्तराधिकारिणी

🇩🇪 Erbin

🇮🇩 pewaris perempuan

🇺🇦 спадкоємиця

🇵🇱 dziedziczka

🇯🇵 相続人 (そうぞくにん)

🇫🇷 héritière

🇪🇸 heredera

🇹🇷 mirasçı kadın

🇰🇷 상속녀 (상속인)

🇸🇦 وريثة

🇨🇿 dědička

🇸🇰 dedička

🇨🇳 女继承人 (nǚ jìchéngrén)

🇸🇮 dedinja

🇮🇸 erfingi kona

🇰🇿 мұрагер әйел

🇬🇪 მემკვიდრე ქალი

🇦🇿 varis qadın

🇲🇽 heredera

Word origin

The word 'inheritrix' is derived from the combination of 'inherit' and the Latin suffix '-trix', which denotes a female doer or agent. The term has been used in legal contexts to refer to a female heir for centuries, reflecting the gender-specific nature of inheritance laws in the past. Despite being less commonly used in modern language, 'inheritrix' continues to hold significance in discussions of inheritance and succession.