👉 Desmatippus is a term used in the field of linguistics and anthropology to describe a group of people who have lived together for a long time without any contact or communication between them. These groups are often referred to as "descendants" because they share common ancestors, but they may also be related through shared ancestry or by marriage. The word desmatippus is derived from the Greek word "desmata," which means "to divide," and "pippi," which means "