Successor etymology

English

English word successor comes from Latin successor (Follower, successor.)

Etymology of successor

Detailed word origin of successor

Dictionary entry Language Definition
successor Latin (lat) Follower, successor.
successour Anglo-Norman (xno)
successor English (en) (arithmetic, set theory) The integer, ordinal number or cardinal number immediately following another.. A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.. A person who inherits a title or office.. The next heir in order or succession.