genealogist

noun

ge·​ne·​al·​o·​gist ˌjē-nē-ˈä-lə-jist How to pronounce genealogist (audio)
 also  -ˈa-lə-,
 also  ˌje-nē-
: a person who traces or studies the descent of persons or families

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According to the district attorney, an investigative genealogist with the Columbus Police Department traced the man’s DNA and identified McNulty as a potential suspect. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025 The district attorney’s office said an investigative genealogist then worked with the suspect's DNA profile and ultimately identified McNulty as the possible perpetrator. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Attendees can work with fellow genealogists, and ask questions. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025 The investigative series captures the relentless pursuit of truth by a dedicated team of genealogists, detectives, coroners and journalists to identify the remains of unmourned and unnamed bodies. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for genealogist

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genealogist was in 1605

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“Genealogist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genealogist. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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