Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hereditary title

noun

/həˈrɛdɪtəri ˈtaɪtəl/

Definition

A title that is passed down from one generation to another within a family.

Examples

The duke held a hereditary title that was passed down through his family for centuries.
Many hereditary titles in England can be traced back to the medieval period.
She inherited her father’s hereditary title when he passed away.

Meaning

A hereditary title is a formal title, such as a noble or aristocratic rank, that is inherited and can be held by descendants of the original titleholder.