Scion Definition

A descendant, especially a child or heir of a prominent, wealthy, or influential family.

Used mainly in formal or literary writing, often for descendants of notable families or institutions.

Scion is a noun.

Scion has high GRE relevance.

Scion Synonyms

descendant , heir , offspring , progeny

How To Use Scion In A Sentence

  1. The young scion of the banking dynasty chose a career in public service.
  2. As a scion of an influential political family, she attracted considerable media attention.
  3. The museum was founded by a scion of the industrial empire.
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