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Definition of «descendent»

A descendant is a person or animal that comes from the lineage of their ancestors. It refers to someone who has parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and so on, all of whom have contributed genetic material to create them. In other words, it means being related through bloodline or family tree.

Usage examples

  1. My great-grandfather's descendent, John, is currently studying at Harvard University.
  2. The royal family's direct descendent, Prince William, is next in line for the throne.
  3. The renowned scientist Charles Darwin is a descendent of Erasmus Darwin, who was also a prominent physician and poet.
  4. The famous American singer Beyoncé is considered a descendent of Acadian people, who were early French settlers in North America.
  5. The ancient Egyptian pharaohs believed in their divine right as descendent rulers of the gods.

Phrases with «descendent»

Sentences with «descendent»

  • Keep up - to - date on the latest developments by following Descendent Studios on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, Reddit, and the Steam Community Hub! (descendentstudios.com)
  • Virginia Ky of the Chinese American Planning Council compared her experience working in a restaurant to Liu's in the factory, while Brooklyn Democratic District leader Olanike Alabi, who is black, declared, «We know struggle — some as the sons and daughters of immigrants, some as descendents of slaves.» (gothamgazette.com)
  • Based on an American soap opera that ran from 1966 - 71, Dark Shadows the movie takes its daft premise of resurrected vampire Barnabas Collins (Depp) waking up in 1972 Maine among a defective family of Collins descendents living in his mansion and celebrates every inch of its zaniness. (clothesonfilm.com)
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