noun
all of the offspring of a given progenitor (Freq. 1)
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we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity
• Syn: ↑posterity
• Hypernyms: ↑biological group
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n
offspring, children, issue, progeny, successors, heirs, lineage, line, scions, posterity
≠ ancestors
Useful english dictionary. 2012.