Descendant
Descendant noun - A person considered as descended from some ancestor or race.
Follower and descendant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Follower" instead a noun "Descendant".
Follower
Follower noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.
Descendant and follower are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Descendant" instead a noun "Follower".
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Both words in one sentence
- Cara's father was a descendant of, and follower of, Beloved, and a hunter of unicorns.
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