genealogy
/,dʤi:ni'ælədʤi/
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Definition
Noun 1. The study or investigation of ancestry and family history: The systematic research into the lines of descent of a person, family, or group. 2. A record or account of the ancestry and descent of a person, family, or group: A chart, list, or narrative showing the succession of generations.
Usage
- Genealogy is used as a field of study or as the product of that study (a family tree).
- It is often a singular noun, but the plural genealogies refers to multiple family histories or lines of descent.
- Common collocations include: .
Examples
- She spent years researching her family's genealogy and traced her roots back to the 16th century.
- The library has an extensive collection of local genealogies for historians.
- Genealogy has become more accessible with the advent of DNA testing and digital archives.
Advanced Usage
- "Genealogy of ideas/concepts": A metaphorical extension describing the historical development and lineage of a philosophical concept, theory, or practice.
- The philosopher wrote a book on the genealogy of morals, tracing the concept's evolution.
Variants and Related Words
- Genealogical (adjective): Pertaining to genealogy.
- He conducted a genealogical study using parish records.
- Genealogist (noun): A person who studies or traces genealogies.
- The genealogist helped them find their ancestors' immigration papers.
Synonyms
- Family history: The recorded story of a family's past.
- Lineage: Line of descent from an ancestor.
- Ancestry: One's family or ethnic descent.
- Pedigree: The recorded ancestry, especially of a purebred animal.
Related Phrases
- "Trace one's genealogy": To research and map out one's family tree.
- He used census records to trace his genealogy.
- "Genealogy website/service": An online platform dedicated to genealogical research.
- She found a crucial document on a popular genealogy website.
Noun
- the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
- successive generations of kin