Genealogy
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The study and tracing of family ancestries and histories. Genealogy involves researching lineages, documenting family trees, and establishing hereditary connections.
“Through careful genealogy research, she traced her ancestry back six generations.”
Pronunciation
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ge·ne·al·o·gy
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Synonyms
family historylineageancestrypedigree
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Four E's and two G's; -LOGY suffix indicates field of study
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Worth 14 points; Y (4pts) and two G's add moderate value
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