descendant
noun
a person or animal that is descended from a specific ancestor; an offspring.
descendants
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pluralof descendant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The story of the art group and its descendants, also including Maria Maea and San Cha, is featured in the new documentary, “Asco: Without Permission.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
One of the Sabal palm's descendants is growing in its place.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Derenoncourt has found that Black Americans who migrated north to growing cities in the 20th century achieved economic gains—but their descendants experienced increasing school segregation and incarceration rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Merikins are the descendants of formerly enslaved African Americans who fought alongside the British during the War of 1812.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026
Many descendants carry out their own private investigations, which have no end.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
