noun
Uncommon
genealogy
jee-nee-A-luhd-zhee
Genealogy (noun) means a person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors. Example: “She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s.”
noun
1
A person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.
"She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s."
"Their genealogy includes settlers from three different countries."
2
A chart or record that maps out this ancestry, such as a family tree.
"The museum displayed a genealogy of the royal family stretching back ten generations."
3
The study of family histories and lines of descent as a discipline.
"He took up genealogy as a hobby after retiring."
How to use genealogy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTracing where a family comes from, generation by generation.
Common pairings
trace one's genealogy
a genealogy chart
family genealogy
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- genealogies
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Etymology
From Greek geneā ("descent, generation") plus -logia ("study of"), via Old French and Latin.
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What does “genealogy” mean?
The word “genealogy” means a person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors. In plain terms, tracing where a family comes from, generation by generation.
How do you pronounce “genealogy”?
“Genealogy” is pronounced jee-nee-A-luhd-zhee (/ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “genealogy” in a sentence?
Here is “genealogy” used in a sentence: “She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s.”
What is another word for “genealogy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “genealogy” include pedigree.
What part of speech is “genealogy”?
“Genealogy” is a noun.
Where does the word “genealogy” come from?
The word “genealogy” comes from Latin. From Greek geneā ("descent, generation") plus -logia ("study of"), via Old French and Latin.
Is “genealogy” a common word?
“Genealogy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “genealogy” have?
“Genealogy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.
