What is another word for Genealogies?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌiːnɪˈaləd͡ʒɪz] (IPA)

Genealogies are available in a plethora of synonyms, including family trees, family histories, ancestry, lineage, descent, and pedigrees. These terms refer to the study or record of the history of a particular family's ancestors and their relationships. Genealogists often use different synonyms to describe their research and findings, depending on the context or purpose of their work. Some genealogies are created for legal documentation, while others are used to provide information on medical history or cultural heritage. Regardless of the reason, the synonyms for genealogies provide a useful tool for researchers and historians to piece together the past and understand their roots.

What are the hypernyms for Genealogies?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    family history, Ancestral research, Heritage tracking, Lineage mapping, Lineage records, Lineage trace, Pedigree charting, ancestry tracing.

Usage examples for Genealogies

And as to the Genealogies, we know them to have been cut down, so that seven names are omitted from that of Ezra, and three at least from that of our Lord Himself.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
Herodotus fixes dates according to generations and the Genealogies of legend.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
Both Genealogies can scarcely be true, and there is no actual proof of either.
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
John Gerard

Famous quotes with Genealogies

  • Genealogies are admirable things, provided they do not encourage the curious delusion that some families are older than others.
    W. H. Auden

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