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Meaning of genealogy
The study of family histories and lineages
Etymology of genealogy
The word "genealogy" comes from the Greek words "genos" meaning "race" or "family" and "logos" meaning "discourse" or "study"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the study of family histories and lineages
Synonyms
ancestry
lineage
pedigree
family tree
heritage
roots
progeny
descendants
forebears
ancestors
antecedents
background
history
kinship
parentage
birthright
inheritance
legacy
tradition
culture
origin
extraction
stock
strain
breed
family history
tribal affiliation
clan membership
racial heritage
ethnic origin
national identity
genetic lineage
Definitions
- The study of family histories and lineages, especially by analyzing documents and other historical records to establish relationships and descent
- * A person's family history or lineage, especially as it relates to their heritage or inheritance
Usage Examples
- She spent years researching her family's genealogy to learn more about her ancestors
- * The genealogy of the royal family is complex and has been studied by historians for centuries
- * He used online resources to build a family tree and explore his genealogy
Antonyms
anonymity
obscurity
unknownness
namelessness
facelessness
mysteriousness
secrecy
concealment
anonymity
invisibility
unidentifiability
unclearness
ambiguity
vagueness
uncertainty
doubtfulness
dubiousness
questionableness