family line
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: 1. Line of descent, lineage: A group of people considered as a unit because they are all directly descended, through generations, from a common ancestor.
Usage
The term "family line" is used to trace ancestry and heritage over many generations. It emphasizes the direct line of descent from a single progenitor or ancestral couple. - It is often used in historical, genealogical, or formal contexts. - It can refer to the continuation of a surname, genetic traits, or social standing.
Examples
- Noun:
- Her family line can be traced back to the Norman conquest of England.
- He is the last male in his direct family line.
- The estate has been passed down through the same family line for over three centuries.
Advanced Usage
- "to continue/carry on the family line": To have children, especially sons in traditional contexts, to ensure the surname and lineage continue into the next generation.
- As the only son, he felt great pressure to carry on the family line.
Variants and Related Words
- Lineage (n): Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
- She is proud of her royal lineage.
- Ancestry (n): One's family or ethnic descent over many generations.
- He researched his Irish ancestry.
- Descent (n): The origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality.
- She is of Italian descent.
- Bloodline (n): A direct line of descent; a family of animals or people considered to be of good pedigree.
- The racehorse comes from a champion bloodline.
Synonyms
- Line
- Line of descent
- Genealogy
- Stock
- Progeny (when referring to descendants collectively)
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym for a line of people. Concepts opposed to the idea of lineage include:
- Unrelatedness: The state of having no family connection.
- Discontinuity: A break in the line of descent.
Noun
- people descended from a common ancestor
- his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower