What is another word for heir-apparents?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡əɹɐpˈaɹənts] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms to the term "heir-apparents". First and foremost is the term "successors", which refers to individuals who will take over a particular position or role after the current occupant has left. Another synonym is "presumptive heirs", which refers to individuals who are considered heirs based on their position in the succession line, but who have not yet inherited the position. "Designated heirs" and "chosen heirs" are also synonyms for "heir-apparents", as they refer to individuals who have been specifically chosen or appointed to inherit a particular position or title. Other synonyms include "heir presumptives" and "prospective heirs".
