great grandchildren

Grandkids' own kids

Great grandchildren are the children of one's grandchildren—three generations removed.

The term marks a significant span of family lineage, often invoked when discussing inheritance, family legacy, or long-term planning: She hopes her great grandchildren will still enjoy this land.

Also spelled great-grandchildren.

descendants

progeny

One's biological descendants

issue · bloodline · lineage · scions · successors · seed · line · dynasty · clan · tribe

legacy

inheritance

Property received from ancestors

bequest · birthright · endowment · estate · keepsakes · mementos · family history · passing down · generational wealth · trust fund

family

grandparents

Ancestors once removed

relatives · kin · siblings · aunts · uncles · in-laws · extended family · reunion · generations · elders

youth

toddlers

Very young children

youngsters · little ones · nursery · playgrounds · toys · games · storybooks · crayons · innocence · learning

Opposites
generational direction

great grandchildrengreat grandparents

Your grandparents' parents

great grandmother · great grandfather · ancestors · forebears · progenitors

generational proximity

great grandchildrenchildren

Young human beings

grandchildren · sons · daughters

Family

great, grandchildren, grandchild, grand, child, children, childish, childlike, childless

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