Descendant (Noun)
Meaning
A person considered as descended from some ancestor.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The genealogist spent years researching the descendant of Abraham Lincoln to verify the family connection.
- She was a direct descendant of the warrior who led the troops to victory in the infamous Battle of Hastings.
- The historical society honored the descendant of George Washington with a distinguished award for preserving history.
- According to family records, he was the youngest descendant of the Native American chief who signed the treaty with the government.
- The museum exhibit featured artifacts passed down through generations of the descendant of the famous artist who created the masterpiece.