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genealogies


Meanings
  • noun

    The study of family histories and lineages.

    - "She spent hours researching her family's genealogies."
    - "The genealogies of the royal family go back centuries."

Synonyms

pedigree
Rhymes
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apologies , symposies , holograms , polygamies
Variants
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genealogical , genealogically , genealogies , genealogy
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'genealogia' meaning 'generation of descent' or 'lineage'.


Trivia
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  1. The study of genealogy is known as 'genealogy' or 'onomastics'.

  2. The world's largest family tree, 'The Tree of Wessex', has over 1 million members.

  3. The earliest known family tree dates back to ancient Egypt, around 2500 BC.


Related Concepts
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  1. Family tree: A diagram that illustrates the ancestry and descent of a family

  2. Heraldry: The study of symbols, designs, and emblems used to represent families and lineages


Culture
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Genealogies have been an essential part of human history and culture for centuries. They have been used to establish social status, preserve family histories, and maintain cultural traditions. Genealogies have been recorded in various forms, including written records, oral traditions, and family trees. In literature, genealogies have been used to explore themes of identity, heritage, and family dynamics.

How to Memorize "genealogies"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long line of people, each representing a generation in your family tree.
    - Visualize a timeline with important events in your family's history.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'genealogies' with the image of a large family gathering.
    - Think of a tree with branches representing different family lines.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'GRANDPA': Given Names, Relationships, Ancestors, Dates, Places, and Addresses to remember key information in genealogy research.
    - Use the phrase 'Who is buried next to whom?' to remember the importance of cemetery records in genealogy research.


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