scion

• Substantiv, das einen Nachkommen oder Erben bezeichnet, besonders ein Mitglied einer reichen oder einflussreichen Familie; in der Botanik auch ein Edelreis oder Ableger.

A noun referring to a descendant or heir, especially one who is a member of a wealthy or influential family.

1. Descendant or HeirC1formal

   A descendant or younger member of a family, especially one who is an heir to a fortune or title.

   Nachkomme oder Erbe

   • He is a scion of a wealthy banking family.
   • The young prince is the scion of the royal dynasty.
   • As the scion of the company's founder, she inherited the business.

   Synonymechilddescendantheirinheritorissueoffspringprogenysuccessor

   Antonymeancestorforebearpredecessorprogenitor