👑lineage

noun
/ˈlɪniɪdʒ/

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; family line.
direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or family tree; a sequence of species each evolved from its predecessor
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example Sentences

He traced his lineage back to medieval kings.

She can trace her lineage back to the 16th century.

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

Example Expressions

royal lineage

Synonyms

ancestry, heritage, descent, bloodline, genealogy, pedigree
Entry 1
ancestry, heritage, descent, bloodline, genealogy
Entry 2
ancestry, heritage, descent, genealogy
Entry 3
ancestry, heritage, pedigree

Antonyms

offspring, progeny, descendant, Anonymity, Disconnection
Entry 1
offspring, progeny
Entry 2
descendant, offspring
Entry 3
Anonymity, Disconnection

Collocations

noble lineage, family lineage, ancient lineage, royal lineage, trace lineage
Entry 1
noble lineage, family lineage, ancient lineage
Entry 2
royal lineage, family lineage, trace lineage

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