genealogy

noun
UK: /ˌdʒiː.niˈæ.lə.dʒi/
US: /ˌdʒiː.niˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

  1. The study of family history and the line of descent from ancestors.

    1. My family history is genealogy.
    2. She is doing genealogy research to find out about her ancestors and their lives.

  2. A chart or record showing the lineage or descent of a person, family, or group.

    1. The family genealogy is very old.
    2. The genealogy traces the family's origins back to the 18th century in Scotland.

Synonyms

family history pedigree ancestry lineage descent family tree

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "genealogy" in English means: The study of family history and the line of descent from ancestors., A chart or record showing the lineage or descent of a person, family, or group..

The phonetic transcription of "genealogy" is /ˌdʒiː.niˈæ.lə.dʒi/ in British English and /ˌdʒiː.niˈɑː.lə.dʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "genealogy": "My family history is genealogy.". More examples on the page.