GENEALOGY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

genealogy

noun

ˌjē-nē-ˈä-lə-jē

Definition of genealogy

as in ancestry

the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror

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Recent Examples of genealogy The Carla Walker Act would make a total of about $40 million in federal grants available for forensic genetic genealogy testing nationwide. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026 Sometimes, though, these genealogies of behavior can seem beside the point, serving only to dull one’s analysis of the situation. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026 Investigators submitted that profile to genetic-genealogy databases and conducted family-tree research, eventually identifying Snyder as a possible suspect. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 New Castle County Police Investigative genealogy techniques were also used, and in January 2026, detectives learned of a possible family connection. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genealogy

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Today, 55% of the city's residents have Middle Eastern ancestry, and the mayor, police chief, and schools superintendent are all Muslims of Arab descent.

— Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
That includes not only your own personal memories and experiences, but also ancestry, imagination and empathy.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ancestry

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Metadata, lineage, data quality and governance therefore become more important as BI becomes more intelligent.

— Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Preserving those rich histories is easier than most American institutions because sports is obsessed with lineage.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of lineage

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Grooming remains one of the biggest threats facing children and families, according to Jenkins.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Bridgespan’s report finds that families in middle-income countries are more likely to administer their own programs than those in higher-income countries.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

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