This is the 972nd most frequent Dutch word.
opvolger
Successor.
Here, 'opvolger' refers to a sequel, following in the context of books or movies.
De opvolger van die roman is even spannend als het origineel.
The sequel to that novel is as thrilling as the original.
Here, 'opvolger' indicates progression or improvement, showing how the new device is an improved version or descendant of the previous one.
Het nieuwe telefoontoestel is de technologische opvolger van het vorige model.
The new phone device is the technological successor of the previous model.
In this sentence, 'opvolger' means a successor in a professional or positional context.