Descendent (Noun)
Meaning
A person considered as descended from some ancestor.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She is a direct descendent of the royal family and inherits their wealth and title.
- The old man was a proud descendent of the brave warriors who fought in the war.
- As a descendent of the original settlers, he was given a special place in the town's history.
- The young woman was a descendent of the famous scientist and followed in his footsteps.
- He was a descendent of the great leader and felt a sense of responsibility to carry on his legacy.