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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

descendants

/dɪˈsɛndəntz/ noun · British & US
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What does descendants mean?

noun

People who are the children or grandchildren of a particular person or people. The descendants of a particular family or group of people.

Example

"The descendants of the ancient Egyptians have preserved many of their customs and traditions."

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