Linage: meaning, definitions and examples

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linage

 

[ หˆlษชnษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family history

Lineage refers to the line of descent or the series of ancestors from whom a person or group is descended. It is often used in the context of genealogy and tracing familial connections. Lineage can highlight the roles and influences of one's ancestors, and it may be important for cultural, historical, or legal reasons. Understanding lineage can provide insights into heritage and the roles played by various family members throughout history.

Synonyms

ancestry, bloodline, descent, heritage.

Examples of usage

  • She traced her lineage back to the 18th century.
  • The lineage of the royal family was documented in ancient texts.
  • He was proud of his lineage as it included several notable historical figures.

Translations

Translations of the word "linage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linhagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเค‚เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abstammung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garis keturunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะดะพะฒั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ linia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ณป่ญœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lignage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ linaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ˆํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rodokmen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rodokmeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก€็ปŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™sil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ linaje

Etymology

The word 'lineage' comes from the Middle English term 'linage', which is derived from the Old French 'linage', meaning 'descent' or 'line of descent'. This Old French word itself originates from 'ligne', meaning 'line', which can be traced back to the Latin word 'linea', meaning 'linen thread' or 'line'. In feudal societies, lineage was crucial as it dictated social status and inheritance rights. In modern language, lineage retains its importance in discussions about genealogy, heritage, and familial connections, emphasizing the ties between generations.