Answer:
Progeny and Heir can be two word that can be used as replacement of descendants
Explanation:
Progeny means a descendant or offspring, as a child, plant, or animal or something that originates or results from something else as a group identity based on some nationality.
and Heir means a person who inherits or is entitled to inherit the rank, title, position, etc., of another or a person or group considered as inheriting the tradition, talent, etc., of a predecessor.
Both concepts implite being the receptor of the social characteristics or identity of a group or population.
