genealogist

noun

ge·ne·al·o·gist | \ ˌjē-nē-ˈä-lə-jist

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also -ˈa-lə- also ˌje-nē- \

Definition of genealogist

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

Examples of genealogist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web CeCe Moore, the chief genetic genealogist with Parabon NanoLabs, has had a nontraditional career path. — oregonlive, "Human remains found at Multnomah Falls identified after 42 years; more cold cases may be solved with genetic genealogy," 15 Feb. 2021 In 2014, a genealogist who uses ancestry databases in her research was given access to the DNA gathered in the investigations and eventually came up with the last name Miller. — Jacques Billeaud, The Arizona Republic, "Judge rejects bid to toss DNA evidence in Phoenix canal killings," 3 Feb. 2021 Redding said a genealogist is working on figuring out the exact history. — Washington Post, "A rediscovered log cabin showcases one of Maryland’s forgotten Black communities," 17 Sep. 2020 Redding said a genealogist is working on figuring out the exact history. — Washington Post, "A rediscovered log cabin showcases one of Maryland’s forgotten Black communities," 17 Sep. 2020 Redding said a genealogist is working on figuring out the exact history. — Washington Post, "A rediscovered log cabin showcases one of Maryland’s forgotten Black communities," 17 Sep. 2020 The following is a brief biography of Margaret (Fowler) Cutter Willard based on the research of volunteer genealogist Phyllis Zegers on behalf of the Oregon State Hospital. — Lauren Young, oregonlive, "Remains from 1936, found in Oregon State Hospital’s ‘Room of Forgotten Souls,’ reunited with family back east," 17 Oct. 2020 Redding said a genealogist is working on figuring out the exact history. — Washington Post, "A rediscovered log cabin showcases one of Maryland’s forgotten Black communities," 17 Sep. 2020 Redding said a genealogist is working on figuring out the exact history. — Washington Post, "A rediscovered log cabin showcases one of Maryland’s forgotten Black communities," 17 Sep. 2020

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“Genealogist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genealogist. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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