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    genealogy
    /ˌdʒiːnɪˈalədʒi/

    noun

    • 1. a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor: "the genealogies of the kings of Mercia"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGENEALOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Genealogy is the study of the history of the past and present members of a family or families, or a drawing showing this history. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › genealogyGenealogy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    May 6, 2012 · Learn the origin, history, and usage of the word genealogy, which means an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms. See synonyms, examples, and related words for genealogy.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GenealogyGenealogy - Wikipedia

    Genealogy (from Ancient Greek γενεαλογία (genealogía) 'the making of a pedigree') [2] is the study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages. Genealogists use oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family and to demonstrate kinship and pedigrees of its members.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › genealogyGENEALOGY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Genealogy is the process of studying someone’s ancestors and descendants and trying to record their family history and relatives. For example, if you decide to learn more about your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and so on (that is, your ancestors), you are practicing genealogy .

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGENEALOGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Genealogy is the study of the history of the past and present members of a family or families, or a drawing showing this history. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from various sources.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGENEALOGY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Jun 16, 2024 · Genealogy is the study or history of families and their relationships, especially through historical documents. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of genealogy with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.britannica.com › topic › genealogyGenealogy | Tracing Ancestry, Family History & Lineage

    Genealogy is the study of family origins and history, based on oral tradition, written records, or DNA testing. Learn about the history of genealogical study, the methods and sources used by genealogists, and the associations and organizations that support genealogy.