Nondescendant
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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
More examples"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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