linage

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noun (1)

lin·​age ˈlī-nij 

variants or less commonly lineage

: the number of lines of printed or written matter

lineage

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noun (2)

lin·​e·​age ˈli-nē-ij 

also ˈli-nij

1

a

: descent in a line from a common progenitor

b

: derivation

… the brand's lineage as a leather goods company.

—Colleen Barry

2

: a group of individuals tracing descent from a common ancestor

especially : such a group of persons whose common ancestor is regarded as its founder

lineage

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noun (3)

line·​age

less common spelling of linage

: the number of lines of printed or written matter

Synonyms of linage

Noun (2)

• ancestry
• pedigree
• origin
• genealogy
• breeding

Examples of linage in a Sentence

Noun (2)

his Italian lineage was very important to him

it is now generally accepted that the lineage of Thomas Jefferson includes black as well as white members

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That lineage now includes Ozempic, Mounjaro, and a growing roster of treatments that have not only changed the lives of patients with diabetes and obesity but also ushered in the cultural phenomenon of peptides. — Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026

Depending on the dog’s lineage, genetic health testing and the location of the breeder, a Samoyed puppy can cost $3,000 to $5,000, Light said. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Macpherson says its connection comes through the British royal family’s German lineage. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 15 July 2026

To escape this new reality, the duo must confront the weight of their lineage and decide whether their love can break the cycle or if they’re doomed to remain trapped forever. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1884, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for linage

• signage