What is another word for scions?

Pronunciation: [sɪˈɒnz] (IPA)

Scions refer to the descendants or offsprings of a particular family or lineage. Some alternative words that could be used in place of scions include heirs, offspring, successors, progeny, descendants, and children. Heirs and successors both have a legal connotation and would likely be used in the context of inheritance or succession. Offspring and progeny are more general terms that could apply to any living creature's young. Descendants is a broader term that can be used to describe a person's distant relatives. Children, of course, refers specifically to young humans. Other synonyms could include issue, seed, posterity, lineage or family.

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Usage examples for Scions

English lords and ladies now and then occupy the first story, and consequently the garret-rooms are continually inhabited by impoverished but highly distinguished scions of English "county families."
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
If these spoiled scions wouldn't give up their ship, at least he might induce them to go where he wanted.
"The World with a Thousand Moons"
Edmond Hamilton
Directly after he had paid his respects to his wife and received the young scions of ancient aristocratic houses, that were being presented to him, he turned with great alacrity to Lydie and engaged her in close conversation.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy

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