Meaning of the word descendants in English

What does descendants mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

descendants

US /dɪˈsɛndənts/
UK /dɪˈsɛndənts/

Plural Noun

a person, animal, or plant that is descended from a particular ancestor

Example:
The tribe claims to be descendants of ancient warriors.
Many modern dog breeds are descendants of wolves.