ancestry

Meanings

• noun

  The history and lineage of a person or group, particularly as traced through several generations.

  - "She was proud of her Scottish ancestry."
  - "The ancestry of the royal family can be traced back to the 11th century."

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Synonyms

provenance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ancestry
descendancy , ancestrality , dependancy

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Variants

List of all variants of ancestry that leads to same result
ancestries , ancestry

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French ancestre, from ances 'ancestor'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The study of ancestry is called genealogy.

2. Ancestry.com is a popular website for researching family history.

3. The term 'ancestor' comes from the Latin word 'ances', meaning 'grandparent'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Genealogy: The study of ancestry and family history.

2. Heritage: The traditions, beliefs, and customs passed down from one generation to the next.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Ancestry holds significant cultural importance in many societies, as it helps to define identity and establish connections to the past. In literature, ancestry is often used as a theme in works exploring family history and heritage, such as Alex Haley's 'Roots' or Edith Wharton's 'Ethan Frome'. In art, ancestry is represented through portraits and genealogical charts. In music, ancestry can be explored through the study of musical traditions and the influence of different cultural backgrounds.

How to Memorize "ancestry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree with branches representing generations of your ancestry.
   - Picture a family tree or a long lineage of people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a family tree or a genealogical chart.
   - Think of your own family history and the stories passed down through generations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ancestors And Children Everyday Show Tomes' to remember the word.
   - Create a mental image of your ancestors and children gathered around a large table filled with family history books.

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