family tree

noun
UK: /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌtriː/
US: /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌtriː/

  1. A diagram that shows the relationships between the different people in a family over many years.

    1. I made a simple family tree for my school project.
    2. The historian used old records to construct a detailed family tree showing royal connections.

  2. A representation of someone's ancestry, often displayed in a hierarchical structure, illustrating the lineage of a family.

    1. My grandmother spent years researching our family tree.
    2. Genealogical websites help people create and share their family tree with relatives around the world.

Synonyms

genealogy pedigree family history ancestry
family tree verb

  1. To trace or map out the genealogical history of a family.

    1. I want to family tree my ancestors to find out more.
    2. She spent months family treeing her lineage, discovering fascinating stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "family tree" in English means: A diagram that shows the relationships between the different people in a family over many years., A representation of someone's ancestry, often displayed in a hierarchical structure, illustrating the lineage of a family..

The phonetic transcription of "family tree" is /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌtriː/ in British English and /ˈfæm.əl.i ˌtriː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "family tree": genealogy, pedigree, family history, ancestry.

Example usage of "family tree": "I made a simple family tree for my school project.". More examples on the page.