genealogy — the study and tracing of lines of family descent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study and tracing of lines of family descent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's genealogy hobby revealed we're distant cousins with a famous actor!
- Online genealogy services have made family research much easier.
- His genealogy project turned into a detective story when he found mysterious gaps in records.
genealogy
NOUN[/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/]
the study and tracing of lines of family descent
She traces her family's genealogy back five generations in an old library archive.
No apology needed when biology meets genealogy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word comes from Greek, combining 'genea' (tribe, generation) and 'logos' (word, study). It originated from ancient traditions of orally transmitting family histories and lineage accounts.
Breakdown
genea- (tribe, generation) + -logy (study of, discourse on); literally 'the study of generations' or 'account of family descent'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's genealogy hobby revealed we're distant cousins with a famous actor!”
“Online genealogy services have made family research much easier.”
“His genealogy project turned into a detective story when he found mysterious gaps in records.”
“The genealogy conference attracts people passionate about their family history.”
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