Descendant

A descendant refers to someone who is part of a family line that comes after a particular ancestor, such as a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild. In other words, descendants are the future generations that inherit and continue the family lineage. The term encompasses all individuals who can trace their ancestry back to a common ancestor, regardless of how many generations apart they are. It is a way to identify people related through blood or legal lineage, emphasizing their connection as succeeding members of a family or community.