lineage — direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family line
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family line
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 혈통, 가계, 조상으로부터의 직계
Korean pronunciation: **리**니지
Example Sentences
- My grandfather proudly claims our family has a lineage dating back to medieval knights, though our only proof is his old sword collection.
- The research revealed that all domestic cats share a common lineage with African wildcats.
- She discovered her lineage included both pirates and priests, explaining her conflicted personality perfectly.
lineage
NOUN//ˈlɪniɪdʒ//
direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family line
A grandmother shows her grandchild their family lineage through portrait gallery
Vintage lineage shows heritage by percentage
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'linea'(선, 줄)에서 유래되어 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 가족의 혈통을 하나의 선으로 연결된 것으로 본 것이죠.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather proudly claims our family has a lineage dating back to medieval knights, though our only proof is his old sword collection.”
“The research revealed that all domestic cats share a common lineage with African wildcats.”
“She discovered her lineage included both pirates and priests, explaining her conflicted personality perfectly.”
“The ancient lineage of the royal family was carefully documented in historical records.”
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