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