descendant
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A person related to someone who lived in an earlier generation, such as a grandchild or great-grandchild.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She is a direct _____ of one of the town's founders."
Answer: descendant
In your own words, what does "descendant" mean?
A person related to someone who lived in an earlier generation, such as a grandchild or great-grandchild.
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