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

The organization works with law enforcement agencies nationwide, using volunteer investigative genetic genealogists to build extensive family trees and trace DNA matches. —Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for genealogist

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