codescendant

/koʊˌdɛskɛnˈdənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or group that is descended from the same ancestors and also shares a common descent from the same ethnic or social group.

“The community recognized the codescendants of the indigenous tribe who had maintained their cultural heritage for generations.”

Synonyms

  • descendant
  • kindred

Antonyms

  • ascendant