Family tree: meaning, definitions and examples
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family tree
[ ˈfæm.əl.i triː ]
genealogy
A family tree is a diagram showing the relationships between people in a family, especially over several generations.
Synonyms
genealogy chart, pedigree chart
Examples of usage
- She spent hours researching her family tree.
- The family tree traced back to the 18th century.
ancestry
A family tree is a record or diagram of the ancestry or descendants of a person, a family, or a clan.
Synonyms
ancestry chart, lineage chart
Examples of usage
- The family tree revealed surprising connections.
- He proudly displayed his family tree.
Translations
Translations of the word "family tree" in other languages:
🇵🇹 árvore genealógica
🇮🇳 परिवार वृक्ष
🇩🇪 Stammbaum
🇮🇩 pohon keluarga
🇺🇦 родове дерево
🇵🇱 drzewo genealogiczne
🇯🇵 家系図 (kakeizu)
🇫🇷 arbre généalogique
🇪🇸 árbol genealógico
🇹🇷 soy ağacı
🇰🇷 가계도 (gajedo)
🇸🇦 شجرة العائلة
🇨🇿 rodokmen
🇸🇰 rodokmeň
🇨🇳 家谱树 (jiāpǔ shù)
🇸🇮 družinsko drevo
🇮🇸 ættartal
🇰🇿 шежіре ағашы
🇬🇪 ოჯახის ხე (ojakhis khe)
🇦🇿 soy ağacı
🇲🇽 árbol genealógico
Word origin
The concept of a family tree, also known as a genealogy chart, dates back centuries. People have long been interested in tracing their roots and understanding their family history. The practice of creating family trees has evolved over time, from hand-drawn diagrams to digital formats. Today, many resources are available to help individuals research and document their family trees, offering insights into their heritage and connections to past generations.