One who continues something; a person who keeps something going or maintains a tradition.
From continue + -er (one who does). From Latin continuare, itself from continuus (continuous, unbroken).
Similar to continuator but simpler and less formal—it's the standard English word for someone who carries something on, though it's still relatively uncommon compared to 'successor' or 'heir.'
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