genealogy

/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/
noun
  1. The study or tracing of family lines and ancestry.
    • The library has a special section dedicated to genealogy and local history.
    • Genealogy has become a popular hobby thanks to online databases.
    • She spent years researching her genealogy and found relatives in Ireland.
  2. A person's line of ancestors; a family tree.
    • The old family Bible contained a handwritten genealogy going back to the 1700s.
    • His genealogy includes several famous historical figures.
    • They created a detailed genealogy chart for the family reunion.
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