Parentage: meaning, definitions and examples

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parentage

[ ˈpɛrənṭɪdʒ ]

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family lineage

The status with which one is regarded as being a member of a particular family and as having the qualities and characteristics of that family.

Synonyms

ancestry, descent, lineage

Examples of usage

Her parentage can be traced back to European nobility.
Despite his humble beginnings, his parentage was found to be of royal descent.

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biological origin

The origin or background of a person in terms of their biological parents.

Synonyms

heritage, lineage, origin

Examples of usage

She was adopted and never knew her true parentage.
The DNA test revealed his true parentage.

Translations

Translations of the word "parentage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parentesco

🇮🇳 वंशावली

🇩🇪 Abstammung

🇮🇩 keturunan

🇺🇦 походження

🇵🇱 pochodzenie

🇯🇵 血統

🇫🇷 ascendance

🇪🇸 ascendencia

🇹🇷 soy

🇰🇷 혈통

🇸🇦 نسب

🇨🇿 původ

🇸🇰 pôvod

🇨🇳 血统

🇸🇮 rodbina

🇮🇸 ætt

🇰🇿 тектілік

🇬🇪 შთამომავლობა

🇦🇿 nəsil

🇲🇽 ascendencia

Word origin

The word 'parentage' dates back to the 14th century and comes from the Middle English word 'parantage', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'parantage'. It is derived from the Latin word 'parentare', which means 'to beget'. The concept of parentage has been important in societies throughout history, determining social status, inheritance rights, and familial connections.

See also: parental, parenthood, parenting, parents.