bloodline

noun

blood·​line ˈbləd-ˌlīn How to pronounce bloodline (audio)
Synonyms of bloodlinenext
: a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree
also : family, strain

Examples of bloodline in a Sentence

came from a bloodline that could be traced back to the 12th century
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The theory of the great replacement is that elites, or, depending on who told the story, Jews (not commonly a direct target of VDARE), have invited nonwhite immigrants with inferior bloodlines into white-​ dominated Western countries to weaken them and absorb more power for themselves. Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026 Power always revolves around the bloodlines, networks, fears, likes, and dislikes of the principals. Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026 Music is the message Excellence is in Sehgal’s bloodline. Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Quietly, though, the potential for this move has always lingered in his background, from his very bloodline to his maturation as a prospect. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloodline

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bloodline was in 1658

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“Bloodline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodline. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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bloodline

noun
blood·​line -ˌlīn How to pronounce bloodline (audio)
: a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree
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