CEFR B2

bloodline

noun

Meaning

A direct line of descent from an ancestor, often used to track family heritage, hereditary traits, or breeding history.

Examples

She was proud to be the last surviving member of a noble bloodline.
The breeder carefully maintained the dog's bloodline to ensure it remained free of genetic disorders.

Synonyms: lineage, ancestry, pedigree, descent

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bloodline (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈblʌdˌlaɪn

Also written: blood line. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

A direct line of descent from an ancestor, often used to track family heritage, hereditary traits, or breeding history.

Examples

She was proud to be the last surviving member of a noble bloodline.
The breeder carefully maintained the dog's bloodline to ensure it remained free of genetic disorders.
Historians studied the ancient bloodline to understand how the dynasty maintained power for centuries.

Synonyms of bloodline

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