Nondescendant

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who is not a descendant.

    "By contrast, Ms. Minis pointed out, a nondescendant who had bought an interest in some land in the state’s wildlife management area was being allowed to swap it for a 60-year lease in Hog Hammock."

Example

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"By contrast, Ms. Minis pointed out, a nondescendant who had bought an interest in some land in the state’s wildlife management area was being allowed to swap it for a 60-year lease in Hog Hammock."

Etymology

From non- + descendant.

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