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Meaning of scion
A person of noble or aristocratic descent, or a descendant of a notable family.
Etymology of scion
The word "scion" has its roots in Old French "scion" or "cyon", which is derived from the Latin "scio", meaning "a young shoot" or "a twig", and is also related to the Greek "skion", meaning "a young branch" or "a sprout".
Historically, the term "scion" was used to refer to a young shoot or twig, especially one cut off for grafting or planting, and later it came to be used to describe a person of noble or aristocratic descent.
Synonyms
heir
descendant
offspring
progeny
child
son
daughter
successor
inheritor
beneficiary
heir apparent
descendant
offshoot
branch
sprig
twig
youth
youngster
junior
prodigy
protégé
apprentice
pupil
student
novice
trainee
successor
replacement
substitute
heir presumptive
heir designate
scion
spawn
issue
posterity
lineage
heritage
Definitions
- A descendant of a noble or aristocratic family
- A young shoot or twig, especially one cut off for grafting or planting
- A person who is a descendant of a particular ancestor or family
Usage Examples
- The scion of a wealthy family, he was expected to take over the business one day.
- The young scion of the royal family was groomed from a young age to take the throne.
- The scion of a famous artist, she struggled to live up to her family's reputation.