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/
Korean meaning: 족보학, 가계도 연구
Korean pronunciation: 지니**앨**러지
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
the study and tracing of lines of family descent
No apology needed when biology meets genealogy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, '종족'을 의미하는 'genea'와 '말, 연구'를 뜻하는 'logos'가 결합된 형태입니다. 마치 가족의 이야기를 말로 전하던 고대의 전통에서 시작되었죠.
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🔗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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