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scion

The word “scion” has 2 syllables: sci-on

It's pronounced as /ˈsaɪ.ən/

What is synonym and antonym for scion?

In the thesaurus, “scion” has 23 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for scion along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scion

Meanings of scion

  • noun
    1. A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
    2. The heir to a throne.
    3. A guardian.
    4. A detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant, used in grafting; a shoot or twig in a general sense.

Example Sentences

  • He is a wealthy scion of a powerful political dynasty.
  • The company was passed down to the youngest scion of the founder.
  • As a scion of nobility, she was expected to uphold the family name.
  • The young scion took a different path and became an artist.
  • Many legends tell of a scion born to restore peace to the kingdom.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms or another words to scion, such as: assignee, beneficiary, child, claimant, coheir, coheiress, descendant.

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