genealogist

noun

ge·​ne·​al·​o·​gist ˌjē-nē-ˈä-lə-jist 

 also  -ˈa-lə-,

 also  ˌje-nē-

: a person who traces or studies the descent of persons or families

Examples of genealogist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nonetheless, through a genealogist, Snooki learned who her birth mother was and eventually was able to have her first-ever conversation with her, seeing the woman’s face for the first time. —Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025

In 2023, the district attorney's office partnered with forensic genealogists at Parabon NanoLabs in an effort to identify her. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 May 2025

Lisa Medina is a professional genealogist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in Mexican genealogy. —Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025

Chris Smothers, professional genealogist for 15 years and historian studying at Simmons University, told ABC News that these were the same territories at the time. —Elizabeth Thomas, ABC News, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for genealogist

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