DescendantBy Anthony Carter / October 25, 2023 Definition: An individual who is directly descended from a particular ancestor. Usage: Descendants are often the focus when tracing family trees forward in time from a known ancestor. Related Terms: Ancestor, Progeny, Offspring Related Articles: Glossary: AncestorGlossary: LineageGlossary: GenerationGlossary: Common AncestorGlossary: Direct Line
