Meaning & use
genealogy
The study of family history, or a record showing the line of descent from ancestors.
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She spent years researching her family's genealogy to trace their roots to Ireland.
The museum displayed a detailed genealogy of the royal family going back centuries.
A note on using this word
Genealogy specifically traces descent and family relationships, unlike general "history."
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