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Lineages

Noun / ˈlɪni:ɪdʒɪz / Another word for lineages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lineages refer to a person's ancestors and their family history.

Synonyms & similar words

blood descent parentage stemma filiation derivation line lineage ancestry origin stock lineofdescent linage pedigree bloodline ancestry descent heritage pedigree genealogy bloodline clan tribe dynasty house race stock origin background roots line strain breed type

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Example sentences

  1. My friend's lineage includes Native American and Irish ancestry.
  2. The king's lineage can be traced back to the 10th century.
  3. She is proud of her lineage and often talks about her family history.
  4. The family's lineage was threatened by the loss of important documents in a fire.
  5. The museum had an exhibit on the lineage of the royal family.

Quotes

  • The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future. - Wendell Phillips
  • The family is one of nature's masterpieces. - George Santayana
  • The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family. - Lee Iacocca

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