Descendants Meaning in English
word · lemma: descendant
Definition
People who are related to you and come from you, such as your children, grandchildren, and so on, in future generations.
Usage & Nuances
'Descendants' is formal and refers to people in later generations. Often used in legal, historical, or family contexts. Not to be confused with 'ancestors' (your family members from the past). Common phrase: 'direct descendants.'
Example Sentences
My grandchildren are my descendants.
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She hopes her descendants will remember her story.
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The king's descendants still live in this country.
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Some people research their family tree to find their descendants and ancestors.
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If you leave a legacy, your descendants can benefit from it for generations.
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Thanks to DNA tests, people can discover unknown descendants from distant relatives.
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