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lineage

 

[ หˆlษชniษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family history

Lineage refers to the direct descent from an ancestor, especially in a distinguished family or social class. It is the series of ancestors from whom a person is descended. Lineage can also refer to the lineal descent of a person or family from an ancestor.

Synonyms

ancestry, descent, heritage

Examples of usage

  • She comes from a long line of artists, so creativity runs in her lineage.
  • The royal lineage can be traced back for centuries.
Context #2 | Noun

genealogy

In genealogy, lineage is the line of descendants from a common ancestor. It is the direct line of descent from an ancestor. Genealogists often research and trace their lineage to learn more about their family history.

Synonyms

ancestry, family tree, pedigree

Examples of usage

  • He spent years researching his lineage and discovered he was related to a famous historical figure.
  • Documenting your lineage can help future generations understand their roots.

Translations

Translations of the word "lineage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linhagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเค‚เคถเคพเคตเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stammbaum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garis keturunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะดะพะฒั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rodowรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก€็ตฑ (ใ‘ใฃใจใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lignรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ linaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ˆํ†ต (hyeoltong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุจ (nasab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rodokmen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rodokmeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก€็ปŸ (xuรจtว’ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rodovnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะถั–ั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ (shtamomavloba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™sil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ linaje

Etymology

The word 'lineage' originated from the Old French term 'ligneage', which in turn came from the Latin word 'linea' meaning 'line'. The concept of lineage has been important in many cultures throughout history, as it establishes connections to the past and provides a sense of identity and belonging.

See also: delineate, line, lineal, linear, lineated, lined, linen, lines, lineup, lining, online, outline, rectilinear, underline, underlining.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,436, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.