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US/dɪˈsen.dənt/
UK/dɪˈsen.dənt/
a person who comes from a particular ancestor, such as a grandchild or great-grandchild
In context
She is a direct descendant of the village's first settlers.
Many descendants of immigrants still celebrate the old festivals.
The family gathered to honor their ancestors and welcome the youngest descendant.
Words that go with descendant
adjective + noun
- direct descendantHe claims to be a direct descendant of the last emperor.
- living descendantsThe artist has no living descendants.
- distant descendantA distant descendant donated the old letters.
noun + preposition
- descendant ofShe is a descendant of a famous poet.
- descendants of immigrantsDescendants of immigrants made up most of the town.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
descendant fromCorrect: descendant of