The term "consanguineans" refers to individuals who share a common ancestor or bloodline. Synonyms for this word include "kin," "relatives," "family members," "clan," "tribe," "progeny," "heirs," and "descendants." These terms all refer to people who are related to each other by blood or ancestry. "Kin" and "relatives" are the most general terms, whereas "clan" and "tribe" refer to larger groups of people who share a common ancestry. "Progeny" and "heirs" refer to descendants who inherit from their ancestors, and "descendants" refer to anyone who is related to an ancestor, regardless of the degree of relationship.