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Noun genealogy has 1 sense
  1. genealogy, family tree - successive generations of kin
    --1 is a kind of kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, tribe
    --1 has particulars:
     lineage, line, line of descent, descent, bloodline, blood line, blood, pedigree, ancestry, origin, parentage, stemma, stock

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Genealogy

Definition:

Genealogy refers to the study or investigation of family history and ancestral lines. It involves tracing and documenting the lineage of individuals and exploring their relationships within a family tree.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: The direct descent from an ancestor; a person's lineage.

Example Sentence: She discovered her genealogy traced back to an influential historical figure.

Sense 2:

Noun: The methodical research of family history using various sources such as records, documents, oral history, etc.

Example Sentence: His fascination with genealogy led him to spend countless hours at the local library researching his family's past.

Sense 3:

Noun: A chart or diagram representing the ancestral relationships within a family.

Example Sentence: The genealogy of the royal family demonstrated their extensive ties to other European dynasties.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of a particular region, town, or neighborhood.

Example Sentence: She relied on her local genealogy group to gather information about her ancestors who lived in the area.

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