Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

descendant

noun
/dɪˈsɛndənt/
Definition
A descendant is someone who is related to a person and comes from them, typically through generations.
Examples
  • She is a descendant of the ancient kings of the region.
  • His descendants will inherit the family estate.
  • The study traced their descendants back to the early 1800s.
Meaning
Descendants are individuals who are born from a particular ancestor and continue the family line.
Synonyms
  • heir
  • offspring
  • progeny
  • successor
  • scion