linage

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noun (1)

lin·​age ˈlī-nij 

variants or less commonly lineage

: the number of lines of printed or written matter

lineage

2 of 3

noun (2)

lin·​e·​age ˈli-nē-ij 

also ˈli-nij

1

a

: descent in a line from a common progenitor

b

: derivation

… the brand's lineage as a leather goods company.

—Colleen Barry

2

: a group of individuals tracing descent from a common ancestor

especially : such a group of persons whose common ancestor is regarded as its founder

lineage

3 of 3

noun (3)

line·​age

less common spelling of linage

: the number of lines of printed or written matter

Synonyms of linage

Noun (2)

• ancestry
• pedigree
• origin
• genealogy
• breeding

Examples of linage in a Sentence

Noun (2)

his Italian lineage was very important to him

it is now generally accepted that the lineage of Thomas Jefferson includes black as well as white members

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Award-winning bagpiper Aaron Shaw heralded the groom’s arrival, a profound tribute to his family’s Scottish lineage and nod to Davis being an accomplished bagpiper himself. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Coca-Cola's Uncanned Emotions World Cup campaign is a case in point, continuing a lineage that traces to its iconic 1980 ‘Mean Joe Greene’ Super Bowl ad. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In December 2024, Arlington police worked with the FBI to retest the sample and were able to identify a relative of Velasquez’s, confirmed through further research of family lineage, detectives wrote. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

His journey is one of exceptional talent, unwavering loyalty and an enduring struggle against a world governed by lineage. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1884, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for linage

• signage