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ancestry

/ˈæn.sə.stri/

/ˈæn.sɛ.stri/

Translations

ancestrynoun

ancestries

His ancestry can be traced back several generations.

Son ascendance remonte à plusieurs générations.

origineSurtout pour parler de l’origine ou de l’histoire d’une langue, d’une institution ou d’un objet.

The ancestry of the English language can be traced back to several ancient languages.

L’origine de la langue anglaise remonte à plusieurs langues anciennes.

She was proud of her ancestry.

Elle était fière de sa lignée.

Additional translations

généalogieEmploi plus technique ou descriptif, souvent dans le contexte des recherches familiales.

Synonyms

family tree

ancestryadjective

/ˈæn.sə.stri/

/ˈæn.sɛ.stri/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "ancestry test").

ancestrynoun

The lineage or descent of a person or family, typically traced back through generations.

She was proud of her rich ancestry, which included several notable historical figures.

The origin or background of something, especially when it is considered in terms of its development or history.

The ancestry of the English language can be traced back to several ancient languages.

ancestryadjective

Relating to a person's ancestral lineage or heritage when used before another noun.

She ordered an ancestry kit to learn more about her family roots.