καταγωγή — meaning in English
katagogi
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English meaning
- ancestry noun The line of ancestors a person descends from; one's family origins or heritage.
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- birth noun The event of being born; the moment a baby or animal comes into the world.
- line noun A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
- origin noun The point where something begins or comes from.
Senses
καταγωγή is used for these senses in English:
- ancestry Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.
- background One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
- birth (uncountable) The circumstances of one's background, ancestry, or upbringing.
- line A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.
- origin (in the plural) Ancestry.
background — full definition
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.