Descendant

/dɪˈsɛndənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person, animal, or plant that is descended from a particular ancestor or group.

She is a descendant of early settlers who arrived in the region in the 1600s.

A thing that is derived from something else.

The modern novel is considered a descendant of ancient storytelling traditions.

A person who is a direct offspring of a particular lineage or family.

As a descendant of the royal family, he has many responsibilities to uphold.

Latin descendere, meaning 'to go down'.

descendants of

People who are part of the lineage of a specific ancestor.

lineal descendants

Individuals who are directly descended from a common ancestor.

descendant species

Species that have evolved from a previous one.

ancestor

A person from whom one is descended.

progenitor

An ancestor or parent.

heritage

Valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions inherited from previous generations.