noun
Uncommon
lineage
LIHN-ee-ihj
Lineage (noun) means a line of descent traced from an ancestor; a family's ancestry or a sequence of generations. Example: “She could trace her lineage back to the 17th century.”
noun
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A line of descent traced from an ancestor; a family's ancestry or a sequence of generations.
"She could trace her lineage back to the 17th century."
"The company's lineage goes back to a small workshop in 1920."
How to use lineage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone's (or something's) ancestry or line of descent.
Common pairings
trace one's lineage
royal lineage
family lineage
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Word forms
- Plural
- lineages
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Etymology
From Old French linage, ultimately from Latin linea ("line") — the idea of a family "line" running through generations.
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What does “lineage” mean?
The word “lineage” means a line of descent traced from an ancestor; a family's ancestry or a sequence of generations. In plain terms, someone's (or something's) ancestry or line of descent.
How do you pronounce “lineage”?
“Lineage” is pronounced LIHN-ee-ihj (/ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lineage” in a sentence?
Here is “lineage” used in a sentence: “She could trace her lineage back to the 17th century.”
What part of speech is “lineage”?
“Lineage” is a noun.
Where does the word “lineage” come from?
The word “lineage” comes from Latin. From Old French linage, ultimately from Latin linea ("line") — the idea of a family "line" running through generations.
Is “lineage” a common word?
“Lineage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
