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

But the lead genealogist on Joan Nathan’s case, Moriah Amit, found additional information and documents that filled in some blanks on the Bernheim family, and helped fit the family into that tragic part of German-Jewish history. —Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026

Family history is a frequent request, as with a six-strong group accompanied around Poland by a genealogist. —The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026

The Riverside County Regional Cold Case Homicide Team forensic genetic genealogist then used the profile to find new leads. —Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026

In January, a DNA profile was successfully developed and uploaded to a direct-to-consumer ancestry database while a genealogist assigned to the Riverside Cold Case Homicide Team was able to positively identify a potential match to a close relative in Alabama. —Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for genealogist

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