Antonym of ANCESTORS

supporters
disciples
followers
descendants

The correct answer is descendants.

An ancestor is a person from whom one is descended, such as a grandparent, great-grandparent, or more remote forebear. A descendant is a person who is descended

from another, such as a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild.

In other words, an ancestor is

someone who came before you in your family tree, while a descendant is someone who comes after you in your family tree.

The other options are not antonyms of ancestors.

  • Supporters are people who give their approval or encouragement to someone or something.
  • Disciples are people who follow the teachings of a particular person, such as a religious leader.
  • Followers are people who go after or come after someone or something.

Therefore, the only option that is opposite in meaning to ancestors is descendants.

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